11.8. Software and Tools Used

Try these first

1. 1.

   What tool would you use for basic data plotting and analysis?

   Hint

   Think about widely used spreadsheet software.

2. 2.

   Name one programming language used for statistical analysis.

   Hint

   Both are popular among data scientists.

3. 3.

   Which software is best for simple data visualization?

   • Hydrognomon
   • R
   • Excel

   Hint

   Think about what everyday software is often used for charts.

4. 4.

   True or False: R is primarily used for web development.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what R is specialized for.

5. 5.

   You have a dataset with inconsistencies; which tool would you select for checking the consistency? Justify your choice.

   Hint

   Think about the strengths of different software.

6. 6.

   Compare the benefits of using a specialized tool like Hydrognomon against general tools like Excel.

   Hint

   Consider the purpose and specialization of each tool.