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11.8. Software and Tools Used
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- 1.
What tool would you use for basic data plotting and analysis?
Hint
Think about widely used spreadsheet software.
- 2.
Name one programming language used for statistical analysis.
Hint
Both are popular among data scientists.
- 3.
Which software is best for simple data visualization?
- Hydrognomon
- R
- Excel
Hint
Think about what everyday software is often used for charts.
- 4.
True or False: R is primarily used for web development.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider what R is specialized for.
- 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.
Compare the benefits of using a specialized tool like Hydrognomon against general tools like Excel.
Hint
Consider the purpose and specialization of each tool.
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70%
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- You can use hints if you need help
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