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Learning Log: Consider how data analysts
approach tasks
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Learning Log: Consider how data analysts approach tasks
Review the 6 Consider how the data analysts at Google used the data analysis
phases of process to break down their analysis project:
data analysis
The analysts asked questions to define both the issue to be solved and
what would equal a successful result.
Next, they prepared by building a timeline and collecting data with
employee surveys, which should be inclusive.
They processed the data by cleaning it to make sure it was complete,
correct, relevant, and free of errors and outliers.
They analyzed the clean employee survey data. Then the analysts
shared their findings and recommendations with team leaders.
Afterward, leadership acted on the results and focused on improving
key areas.
Reflection: Write 2-3 sentences (40-60 words) in response to each of the questions
below.
Questions
and ● Did the details of the case study help to change the way you
responses: think about data analysis? Why or why not?
The case study changed the way I viewed data analysis.
● Did you find anything surprising about the way the data analysts
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approached their task?
Yes I was surprised they did online survey first. I Thought they
would ask the company for data and if they were not satisfied
with that they will conduct the online survey next
● What else would you like to learn about data analysis?
How they analysis the data from the online survey(raw data) into
report .