Data Concepts Flashcard

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What is the term for data about data?

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Metadata

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Which process makes data uniform without changing its meaning?

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Cleaning Data

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What is scientific research conducted by distributed individuals who contribute relevant data using their own computing devices called?

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Citizen Science

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What is the collection of facts and patterns extracted from data known as?

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Information

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What is the practice of obtaining input or information from a large number of people via the Internet called?

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Crowdsourcing

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What is the purpose of metadata in data management?

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To provide context and information about the data, such as its source, format, and structure.

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What are the main steps involved in the data cleaning process?

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Identifying errors, correcting inaccuracies, removing duplicates, and standardizing formats.

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How does citizen science contribute to scientific research?

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It allows non-professionals to collect and share data, expanding the scope and scale of research.

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What distinguishes information from raw data?

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Information is processed data that has meaning and context, while raw data is unprocessed and lacks context.

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What are some common methods of crowdsourcing?

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Surveys, online polls, social media engagement, and collaborative platforms.