Test your knowledge on analytical thinking

 

Test your knowledge on analytical thinking

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TOTAL POINTS 5

1.

Question 1

What practice involves identifying, defining, and solving a problem by using data in an organized, step-by-step manner?

0 / 1 point

Context

Visualization

Data design

Analytical thinking

Incorrect

Analytical thinking involves identifying and defining a problem, then solving it by using data in an organized, step-by-step manner. Data design describes how analysts organize information.

2.

Question 2

Data visualization is the graphical representation of information, including which of the following? Select all that apply.

1 / 1 point

Graphs

Correct

Graphs, maps, and charts are used in data visualization.

Charts

Correct

Graphs, maps, and charts are used in data visualization.

Reports

Maps

Correct

Graphs, maps, and charts are used in data visualization.

3.

Question 3

Gap analysis is used to examine and evaluate how a process currently works with the goal of getting to where you want to be in the future.

1 / 1 point

True

False

Correct

Gap analysis is used to examine and evaluate how a process currently works with the goal of getting to where you want to be in the future.

4.

Question 4

For what reasons do data analysts use a problem-oriented approach to data analysis? Select all that apply.

1 / 1 point

To create a problem

To identify a problem

Correct

Analysts use a problem-oriented approach to data analysis in order to identify, describe, and solve problems.

To solve a problem

Correct

Analysts use a problem-oriented approach to data analysis in order to identify, describe, and solve problems.

To describe a problem

Correct

Analysts use a problem-oriented approach to data analysis in order to identify, describe, and solve problems.

5.

Question 5

Which aspect of analytical thinking involves being able to identify a relationship between two or more pieces of data?

1 / 1 point

Data design

Context

Visualization

Correlation

Correct

Correlation involves being able to identify a relationship between two or more pieces of data. A correlation is like a relationship.