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bookIntroduction to Data Analysis

Data is everywhere. From online shopping trends and social media activity to scientific research and business performance, data plays a crucial role in shaping decisions across every industry. But raw data alone isn't enough - it needs to be explored, cleaned, and understood. That's where data analysis comes in.

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Definition

Data analysis is the process of collecting, organizing, interpreting, and visualizing data in order to extract meaningful insights. The goal is to turn raw numbers into actionable knowledge that can guide decisions, solve problems, or generate new ideas.

It combines tools and techniques from various domains like statistics, machine learning, and data visualization. Whether you're working with spreadsheets, large databases, or real-time streams of data, the core principles remain the same: understand the data, find patterns, and use those patterns to make informed decisions.

Descriptive Analysis
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  • Focuses on what has happened;
  • Summarizes historical data to identify trends or patterns;
  • Examples: average monthly sales, performance reports for the last quarter.
Diagnostic Analysis
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  • Focuses on why something happened;
  • Analyzes causes behind trends or issues;
  • Examples: identifying poor marketing performance or shifts in customer behavior.
Predictive Analysis
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  • Focuses on what is likely to happen in the future;
  • Uses historical data to make forecasts;
  • Examples: predicting future revenue or customer churn.
Prescriptive Analysis
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  • Focuses on what actions to take to achieve desired outcomes;
  • Goes beyond prediction by offering recommendations;
  • Examples: suggesting marketing strategies based on customer segmentation.
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Data is everywhere. From online shopping trends and social media activity to scientific research and business performance, data plays a crucial role in shaping decisions across every industry. But raw data alone isn't enough - it needs to be explored, cleaned, and understood. That's where data analysis comes in.

Note
Definition

Data analysis is the process of collecting, organizing, interpreting, and visualizing data in order to extract meaningful insights. The goal is to turn raw numbers into actionable knowledge that can guide decisions, solve problems, or generate new ideas.

It combines tools and techniques from various domains like statistics, machine learning, and data visualization. Whether you're working with spreadsheets, large databases, or real-time streams of data, the core principles remain the same: understand the data, find patterns, and use those patterns to make informed decisions.

Descriptive Analysis
expand arrow
  • Focuses on what has happened;
  • Summarizes historical data to identify trends or patterns;
  • Examples: average monthly sales, performance reports for the last quarter.
Diagnostic Analysis
expand arrow
  • Focuses on why something happened;
  • Analyzes causes behind trends or issues;
  • Examples: identifying poor marketing performance or shifts in customer behavior.
Predictive Analysis
expand arrow
  • Focuses on what is likely to happen in the future;
  • Uses historical data to make forecasts;
  • Examples: predicting future revenue or customer churn.
Prescriptive Analysis
expand arrow
  • Focuses on what actions to take to achieve desired outcomes;
  • Goes beyond prediction by offering recommendations;
  • Examples: suggesting marketing strategies based on customer segmentation.
question mark

What is the primary goal of data analysis?

Select the correct answer

Was alles duidelijk?

Hoe kunnen we het verbeteren?

Bedankt voor je feedback!

Sectie 1. Hoofdstuk 1
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