Intro to Analytics Chapter 1

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and definitions related to data science, including jobs, processes, and essential skills.

Data Science

The practice of using data to understand and solve real-world problems.

Data Scientist

A professional who analyzes and interprets complex data to help companies make decisions.

Analytics

The process of taking data and putting it in front of the right people to support decision-making.

Machine Learning

A field of artificial intelligence that uses algorithms to allow software to improve its performance on tasks through experience.

Decision Science

The discipline of turning raw data into information that helps make informed business decisions.

Data Cleaning

The process of detecting and correcting (or removing) corrupt or inaccurate records from a dataset.

SQL

A programming language used for managing and querying data in relational databases.

ETL

Extract, Transform, Load - a process that involves extracting data from various sources, transforming it into a format suitable for analysis, and loading it into a database.

Venn Diagram of Data Science

A representation that shows the intersection of math/statistics, domain expertise, and programming skills necessary to succeed in data science.

Business Intelligence Analyst

A professional who uses data analysis tools and software to understand and improve business processes.