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The document outlines key concepts in Data Science, including methods for ensuring data privacy and security, popular tools used in the field, and the distinction between technical and non-technical skills. It defines Computational Thinking and its four pillars, differentiates Data Science from Information Science, and explains the relationship between Data Science and Machine Learning. Additionally, it highlights applications of Data Science in healthcare, finance, and social media, and provides a definition along with key components of Data Science.

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Test 1 FDS

The document outlines key concepts in Data Science, including methods for ensuring data privacy and security, popular tools used in the field, and the distinction between technical and non-technical skills. It defines Computational Thinking and its four pillars, differentiates Data Science from Information Science, and explains the relationship between Data Science and Machine Learning. Additionally, it highlights applications of Data Science in healthcare, finance, and social media, and provides a definition along with key components of Data Science.

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Test 1 Unit 1 Foundations of Data Science.

Answer all the questions.

1. How can Data Science professionals ensure data privacy and security?
2. List and describe five popular tools used in Data Science.
3. Differentiate between technical and non-technical skills in Data Science.
4. Define Computational Thinking and explain its four pillars.
5. Differentiate between Data Science and Information Science.
6. Explain the relationship between Data Science and Machine Learning.
7. How is Data Science used in healthcare, finance, and social media?
8. Define Data Science and explain its key components.
1. How can Data Science professionals ensure data privacy and security?

Data Science professionals can ensure data privacy and security through:

• Data Encryption: Encrypting sensitive data to prevent unauthorized access.


• Access Control: Implementing role-based access control (RBAC) to limit data access.
• Anonymization: Removing personally identifiable information (PII) from datasets.
• Compliance with Regulations: Adhering to laws like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA.
• Secure Data Storage: Using cloud security measures and local encryption.
• Ethical Data Handling: Following ethical guidelines for data collection, storage, and
sharing.

2. List and describe five popular tools used in Data Science.

1. Python – A widely used programming language for data analysis, visualization, and
machine learning (e.g., libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn).
2. R – A statistical computing language used for data visualization and analytics.
3. Jupyter Notebook – An interactive environment for coding, visualization, and
documentation.
4. Tableau – A powerful data visualization tool for creating dashboards and interactive
reports.
5. Apache Spark – A big data processing framework that allows scalable data analytics.

3. Differentiate between technical and non-technical skills in Data Science.

Technical Skills Non-Technical Skills


Programming (Python, R, SQL) Communication
Data Wrangling & Preprocessing Business Acumen
Machine Learning & AI Problem-Solving
Data Visualization (Tableau, Power BI) Critical Thinking
Big Data Technologies (Hadoop, Spark) Ethical Decision-Making

4. Define Computational Thinking and explain its four pillars.

Computational Thinking is a problem-solving process that involves formulating problems in a


way that computers can help solve them efficiently.
Four Pillars of Computational Thinking:

1. Decomposition – Breaking down complex problems into smaller, manageable parts.


2. Pattern Recognition – Identifying similarities or trends in problems to find solutions.
3. Abstraction – Focusing on important details while ignoring irrelevant ones.
4. Algorithmic Thinking – Developing step-by-step instructions or rules to solve problems.

5. Differentiate between Data Science and Information Science.

Data Science Information Science


Focuses on extracting insights from data Focuses on managing and organizing information
Uses machine learning, statistics, and Uses databases, metadata, and information retrieval
programming techniques
Applies to AI, predictive analytics, and Applies to library science, knowledge management,
business intelligence and information systems

6. Explain the relationship between Data Science and Machine Learning.

• Data Science is a broad field that involves collecting, processing, analyzing, and
interpreting data to extract insights.
• Machine Learning (ML) is a subset of Data Science that focuses on developing
algorithms that allow computers to learn patterns from data and make predictions.
• ML is a key tool used in Data Science to automate decision-making, predictive modeling,
and pattern recognition.

7. How is Data Science used in healthcare, finance, and social media?

• Healthcare: Predicting diseases, analyzing medical images (e.g., MRI scans), and
personalizing treatment plans.
• Finance: Fraud detection, risk assessment, algorithmic trading, and customer
segmentation.
• Social Media: Content recommendations, sentiment analysis, user behavior tracking, and
targeted advertising.

8. Define Data Science and explain its key components.

Definition: Data Science is an interdisciplinary field that uses statistical methods, algorithms,
and technology to extract insights and knowledge from structured and unstructured data.
Key Components of Data Science:

1. Data Collection – Gathering raw data from various sources.


2. Data Cleaning & Processing – Preparing data by removing errors and inconsistencies.
3. Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) – Understanding data through visualizations and
statistical summaries.
4. Machine Learning & AI – Applying algorithms to learn patterns and make predictions.
5. Data Visualization – Representing data insights using graphs, charts, and dashboards.
6. Business Intelligence & Decision-Making – Using data insights for strategic decisions.

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