Question 1

Data source reliability means that data are correct and are a good match for the analytics problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Predictive algorithms generally require a flat file with a target variable,so making data analytics ready for prediction means that data sets must be transformed into a flat-file format and made ready for ingestion into those predictive algorithms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

This measure of dispersion is calculated by simply taking the square root of the variations.

Accepted Answer

A) standard deviation 
B) range 
C) variance 
D) arithmetic mean 
A) standard deviation 
B) range 
C) variance 
D) arithmetic mean A

Question 4

Nominal data represent the labels of multiple classes used to divide a variable into specific groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Benefits of the latest visual analytics tools,such as SAS Visual Analytics,include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) mobile platforms such as the iPhone are supported by these products. 
B) it is easier to spot useful patterns and trends in the data. 
C) they explore massive amounts of data in hours,not days. 
D) there is less demand on IT departments for reports. 
A) mobile platforms such as the iPhone are supported by these products. 
B) it is easier to spot useful patterns and trends in the data. 
C) they explore massive amounts of data in hours,not days. 
D) there is less demand on IT departments for reports.

Question 6

Visual analytics is aimed at answering,"What is it happening?" and is usually associated with business analytics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe categorical and nominal data.

Accepted Answer

Categorical data represent the labels of

Question 8

Which type of visualization tool can be very helpful when a data set contains location data?

Accepted Answer

A) bar chart 
B) geographic map 
C) highlight table 
D) tree map 
A) bar chart 
B) geographic map 
C) highlight table 
D) tree map

Question 9

To respond to its market challenges,SiriusXM decided to focus on manufacturing efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is LEAST related to data/information visualization?

Accepted Answer

A) information graphics 
B) scientific visualization 
C) statistical graphics 
D) graphic artwork 
A) information graphics 
B) scientific visualization 
C) statistical graphics 
D) graphic artwork

Question 11

Descriptive statistics is all about describing the sample data on hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Information dashboards enable ________ operations that allow the users to view underlying data sources and obtain more detail.

Accepted Answer

drill-down

Question 13

List five types of specialized charts and graphs.

Accepted Answer

• Histograms 
• Gantt charts

Question 14

Dashboards can be presented at all the following levels EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the visual dashboard level. 
B) the static report level. 
C) the visual cube level. 
D) the self-service cube level. 
A) the visual dashboard level. 
B) the static report level. 
C) the visual cube level. 
D) the self-service cube level.

Question 15

In the Dallas Cowboys case study,the focus was on using data analytics to decide which players would play every week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ series forecasting is the use of mathematical modeling to predict future values of the variable of interest based on previously observed values.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ series forecasting is the use of...

Question 17

Which characteristic of data means that all the required data elements are included in the data set?

Accepted Answer

A) data source reliability 
B) data accessibility 
C) data richness 
D) data granularity 
A) data source reliability 
B) data accessibility 
C) data richness 
D) data granularity

Question 18

When you tell a story in a presentation,all of the following are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) a story should make sense and order out of a lot of background noise. 
B) a well-told story should have no need for subsequent discussion. 
C) stories and their lessons should be easy to remember. 
D) the outcome and reasons for it should be clear at the end of your story. 
A) a story should make sense and order out of a lot of background noise. 
B) a well-told story should have no need for subsequent discussion. 
C) stories and their lessons should be easy to remember. 
D) the outcome and reasons for it should be clear at the end of your story.

Question 19

What is the management feature of a dashboard?

Accepted Answer

A) operational data that identify what actions to take to resolve a problem 
B) summarized dimensional data to analyze the root cause of problems 
C) summarized dimensional data to monitor key performance metrics 
D) graphical,abstracted data to monitor key performance metrics 
A) operational data that identify what actions to take to resolve a problem 
B) summarized dimensional data to analyze the root cause of problems 
C) summarized dimensional data to monitor key performance metrics 
D) graphical,abstracted data to monitor key performance metrics

Question 20

Data is the main ingredient for any BI,data science,and business analytics initiative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Data source reliability means that data are correct and are a good match for the analytics problem.

Predictive algorithms generally require a flat file with a target variable,so making data analytics ready for prediction means that data sets must be transformed into a flat-file format and made ready for ingestion into those predictive algorithms.

This measure of dispersion is calculated by simply taking the square root of the variations.

Nominal data represent the labels of multiple classes used to divide a variable into specific groups.

Benefits of the latest visual analytics tools,such as SAS Visual Analytics,include all of the following EXCEPT

Visual analytics is aimed at answering,"What is it happening?" and is usually associated with business analytics.

Describe categorical and nominal data.

Which type of visualization tool can be very helpful when a data set contains location data?

To respond to its market challenges,SiriusXM decided to focus on manufacturing efficiency.

Which of the following is LEAST related to data/information visualization?

Descriptive statistics is all about describing the sample data on hand.

Information dashboards enable ________ operations that allow the users to view underlying data sources and obtain more detail.

List five types of specialized charts and graphs.

Dashboards can be presented at all the following levels EXCEPT

In the Dallas Cowboys case study,the focus was on using data analytics to decide which players would play every week.

________ series forecasting is the use of mathematical modeling to predict future values of the variable of interest based on previously observed values.

Which characteristic of data means that all the required data elements are included in the data set?

When you tell a story in a presentation,all of the following are true EXCEPT

What is the management feature of a dashboard?

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Exam 2: Descriptive Analytics I: Nature of Data,statistical Modeling,

Data source reliability means that data are correct and are a good match for the analytics problem.

Predictive algorithms generally require a flat file with a target variable,so making data analytics ready for prediction means that data sets must be transformed into a flat-file format and made ready for ingestion into those predictive algorithms.

This measure of dispersion is calculated by simply taking the square root of the variations.

Nominal data represent the labels of multiple classes used to divide a variable into specific groups.

Benefits of the latest visual analytics tools,such as SAS Visual Analytics,include all of the following EXCEPT

Visual analytics is aimed at answering,"What is it happening?" and is usually associated with business analytics.

Describe categorical and nominal data.

Which type of visualization tool can be very helpful when a data set contains location data?

To respond to its market challenges,SiriusXM decided to focus on manufacturing efficiency.

Which of the following is LEAST related to data/information visualization?

Descriptive statistics is all about describing the sample data on hand.

Information dashboards enable ________ operations that allow the users to view underlying data sources and obtain more detail.

List five types of specialized charts and graphs.

Dashboards can be presented at all the following levels EXCEPT

In the Dallas Cowboys case study,the focus was on using data analytics to decide which players would play every week.

________ series forecasting is the use of mathematical modeling to predict future values of the variable of interest based on previously observed values.

Which characteristic of data means that all the required data elements are included in the data set?

When you tell a story in a presentation,all of the following are true EXCEPT

What is the management feature of a dashboard?

Data is the main ingredient for any BI,data science,and business analytics initiative.

An Overview of Business Intelligence,analytics,and Data Science

Descriptive Analytics II: Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing

Predictive Analytics I: Data Mining Process, methods, and Algorithms

Predictive Analytics II: Text, web, and Social Media Analytics

Prescriptive Analytics: Optimization and Simulation

Big Data Concepts and Tools

Future Trends,privacy and Managerial Considerations in Analytics

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