Data Analysis
Definition
Data analysis is the process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to discover useful information, draw conclusions, and support decision-making.
Analogy
Think of data analysis as solving a puzzle. You have all the pieces (data) in front of you, and your goal is to put them together in a way that reveals the bigger picture.
Related terms
Descriptive Statistics: Descriptive statistics summarize and describe the main features of a dataset using measures such as mean, median, and standard deviation.
Inferential Statistics: Inferential statistics involve making predictions or generalizations about a population based on sample data.
Data Visualization: Data visualization is the graphical representation of data to help understand patterns, trends, and relationships within the dataset.
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