Untitled Flashcard Set

Descriptive Analytics

A technique used to summarize past data and identify trends and patterns.

Predictive Analytics

A technique that uses statistical models and machine learning to forecast future outcomes based on historical data.

Prescriptive Analytics

A technique that recommends actions based on data analysis to achieve desired outcomes.

Data Mining

The process of discovering patterns and knowledge from large amounts of data.

Machine Learning

A subset of artificial intelligence that enables systems to learn from data and improve their performance without being explicitly programmed.

Big Data

Extremely large datasets that may be analyzed to reveal patterns, trends, and associations.

Data Visualization

The graphical representation of information and data to communicate information clearly and efficiently.

SQL (Structured Query Language)

A programming language used to manage and manipulate databases.

ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)

A process in data warehousing that involves extracting data from various sources, transforming it into a suitable format, and loading it into a target database.

Dashboard

A visual interface that displays key performance indicators (KPIs) and other important data metrics.