Quiz - The Data Literacy Project

01

How would you feel if you were confronted by this scenario?

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I'm torn between excitement and dread. It just looks like boring graphs on a screen to me. I'm completely at ease. I build these basic data visualizations daily. I'm intrigued, but I wouldn't know where to start.

02

Which of the following best describes
your experience with data?

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I use data occasionally, when it's presented to me. Data isn't mission critical to my job, so I don't rely on it. I'm skilled with data and I'm often asked to share insights. I have access to all the data I could wish for.

03

How often do you feel overwhelmed with data?

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Quite often with all the requests that come in. I don't really let it bother me. It's just numbers and stats. Monthly, when the bills come in. Never... it's useful, why would it be overwhelming?

04

Do you agree that understanding data
is as vital as reading or writing?

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Completely agree – it's crucial. It gives you an edge, but in the future it will be vital. It will never be as vital as reading and writing. It's not a widely used skill now, but it’s very important.

05

How important is the ability to tell stories with data?

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It’s a vital skill, helping make it easier to share results. Why would we need stories? Data is data. I think it can be helpful, but I don't know how to. Storytelling… they do that with data?

06

Central tendency is utilized to measure a central or typical value in a data-set. Do you feel comfortable utilizing it?

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Err, what is central tendency? I utilize central tendency on a daily basis. I feel I know the term, but I’m not sure how to use it. I don't want technicalities. I just show the final result.

07

Outliers can be used to analyze data differently.
How often do you use them?

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Outliers don't provide any help in analysis. What is an outlier again? I feel it may be beneficial. I have tried utilizing outliers, but need some more work with outliers. Outliers have been a great source of insight, allowing me to dig deeper.

08

How often does correlation mean causation with data?

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This is an assumption that should never be made. I think quite often, but I need to learn more. I sometimes think that but need to learn how to test it more accurately. Why are we looking into correlation versus past experience?

09

What are your feelings on data visualization?

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I don't know what you're talking about. I build them, but I'm not as good as I want to be. I would rather dive into coding. I'd really like to advance my skills.

10

Do you agree that predictive analytics allows us to see into the future by finding patterns and trends?

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I feel gut feeling is a much better predictor. I feel prediction and probability can help, but it baffles me. Predictive analytics are vital to the success of corporations. I want to develop my skills in predictive analytics.

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