Chapter 1
Exploring Definitions and Roles
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding the different types of data
Managing large datasets with business intelligence tools
Recognizing the importance of data analytics
Appreciating the role of data management
Presenting data analytics visually
Data is everywhere — literally. From the moment you awaken until the time you sleep, some system somewhere collects data on your behalf. Even as you sleep, data is being generated that correlates to some aspect of your life. What is done with this data is often the proverbial 64-million-dollar question. Does the data make sense? Does it have any sort of structure? Is the dataset so voluminous that finding what you’re looking for is like finding a needle in a haystack? Or is it more like you can’t even find what you need unless you have a special tool to help you navigate?
The answer to that last question is an emphatic yes, and that's where data analytics and business intelligence join the party. And let's ...
Get Data Analytics & Visualization All-in-One For Dummies now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
