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Data Sources and Prediction

The methods and techniques used to collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets to make predictions and informed decisions, including the evaluation of data quality, the use of public datasets, and the application of statistical models to forecast outcomes in various fields such as politics and social sciences

intermediate
3 hours
Data Science
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Data sources and prediction are fundamental concepts in data science. Understanding where data comes from and how to analyze it is crucial for making informed predictions. Data can be collected from various sources, including surveys and existing databases, and must be of high quality to ensure accu...

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Key Terms

Primary Data
Data collected firsthand for a specific purpose.

Example: Surveys conducted by researchers.

Secondary Data
Data that has been collected by someone else for a different purpose.

Example: Census data used for research.

Predictive Modeling
Using data to create models that predict future outcomes.

Example: Forecasting sales based on past data.

Machine Learning
A subset of AI that enables systems to learn from data.

Example: Spam detection in email services.

Data Cleaning
The process of correcting or removing inaccurate data.

Example: Fixing typos in a dataset.

Overfitting
When a model learns noise instead of the signal in the data.

Example: A model that performs well on training data but poorly on new data.

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Data Visualization
The graphical representation of data to identify trends and patterns.
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Statistical Analysis
The process of collecting and analyzing data to identify patterns.
intermediate
Artificial Intelligence
The simulation of human intelligence in machines.
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Key Concepts

data collectiondata analysispredictive modelingmachine learning