AP CSP Data analysis Vocabulary

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What is a histogram primarily used for?

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To display the distribution of numerical data using rectangular bars

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What is quantitative data?

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Data that can be counted or measured numerically

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A CSV file is:

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A file format that stores data in a table structure with values separated by commas

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What is the primary purpose of SQL?

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To manipulate and query databases

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What is metadata?

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Data that provides information about other data

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The relationship of correlation and causation

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Correlation does not necessarily imply causation

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What is PII?

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Personally Identifiable Information

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A data center is:

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A facility that houses computer systems and related components

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What distinguishes qualitative data from quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics

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What is parallel processing?

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Using multiple processors simultaneously to solve a problem