Lesson 1 What Is Data Analytics
Lesson 1 What Is Data Analytics
Analytics
Analytics is the process of examining, cleaning, transforming, and interpreting data to discover useful information,
patterns, and insights. Think of it as the cooking and recipe creation using those raw ingredients. It involves
techniques like statistics, mathematics, and computer science to turn data into something meaningful. For example,
analyzing sales data to understand which products are the most popular and why.
Data Analytics
Data Analytics combines both data and analytics. It's the practice of using various techniques and tools to process
and analyze data in order to uncover valuable insights or make informed decisions. In simpler terms, it's like being a
detective for information. Data analytics helps us make sense of data, find patterns, and answer questions like "What
is happening?" and "Why is it happening?"
To Summarize
To summarize, data is the raw information,
analytics is the process of making sense of that
information, and data analytics is the practice of
using analytics techniques to turn data into useful
knowledge.
Data Analytics
Is the process of collecting, organizing,
and studying data to find valuable insights
or answers to questions.
Real-Life Example: Netflix and
Content Recommendation
Background: Netflix is a leading streaming service known for its vast library of movies and TV
shows. To keep its subscribers engaged and satisfied, Netflix relies heavily on data analytics to
recommend content tailored to each viewer's preferences.
Type of Analytics:_____________
1. Scenario: A logistics company
recommends the most efficient delivery
routes to minimize costs.
Type of Analytics:_____________
3. Scenario: Meteorologists examine
historical temperature data to understand
seasonal temperature patterns.
Type of Analytics:_____________
4. Scenario: A bank uses transaction data
to detect unusual or suspicious financial
activities.
Type of Analytics:_____________
5. Scenario: A manufacturing plant
investigates frequent machine downtime
incidents to identify the underlying causes.
Type of Analytics:_____________
6. Scenario: A social media manager
reviews post engagement metrics,
including likes, shares, and comments.
Type of Analytics:_____________
7. Scenario: Conservationists recommend
specific actions to protect endangered
species based on ecological data.
Type of Analytics:_____________
8. Scenario: Doctors use patient data and
medical research to prescribe
individualized treatment plans.
Type of Analytics:_____________
9. Scenario: An online retailer analyzes
monthly sales data to track revenue,
bestselling products, and customer
demographics.
Type of Analytics:_____________
10. Scenario: An energy company uses
historical usage data to forecast electricity
consumption patterns.
Type of Analytics:_____________
11. Scenario: Financial analysts use
historical stock prices and market data to
predict future stock price movements.
Type of Analytics:_____________
12. Scenario: Epidemiologists study
patient health records to pinpoint the
source of a disease outbreak.
Type of Analytics:_____________
13. Scenario: An online store examines
customer behavior data to understand why
shoppers abandon their carts before
completing purchases.
Type of Analytics:_____________
14. Scenario: A retail chain predicts the
demand for specific products to optimize
inventory management.
Type of Analytics:_____________
15. Scenario: A marketing team predicts
which customers are most likely to cancel
their subscriptions.
Type of Analytics:_____________
16. Scenario: A retail platform adjusts
product prices in real-time based on
demand and competitor prices.
Type of Analytics:_____________
17. Scenario: A telecommunications
company notices a spike in customer
churn (subscription cancellations).
Type of Analytics:_____________
18. Scenario: An e-commerce platform
adjusts product prices in real-time based
on demand and competitor prices.
Type of Analytics:_____________
19. Scenario: A medical research center
uses patient health records and genetic
data to recommend personalized
treatment plans.
Type of Analytics:_____________
20. Scenario: A manufacturing plant
experiences frequent production line
downtime.
Type of Analytics:_____________
Answers
1. Scenario: A teacher maintains a grade
book to summarize student performance
over the school year.
Descriptive
Type of Analytics:_____________
2. Scenario: A logistics company
recommends the most efficient delivery
routes to minimize costs.
Prescriptive
Type of Analytics:_____________
3. Scenario: Meteorologists examine
historical temperature data to understand
seasonal temperature patterns.
Descriptive
Type of Analytics:_____________
4. Scenario: A bank uses transaction data
to detect unusual or suspicious financial
activities.
Diagnostic
Type of Analytics:_____________
5. Scenario: A manufacturing plant
investigates frequent machine downtime
incidents to identify the underlying causes.
Diagnostic
Type of Analytics:_____________
6. Scenario: A social media manager
reviews post engagement metrics,
including likes, shares, and comments.
Descriptive
Type of Analytics:_____________
7. Scenario: Conservationists recommend
specific actions to protect endangered
species based on ecological data.
Prescriptive
Type of Analytics:_____________
8. Scenario: Doctors use patient data and
medical research to prescribe
individualized treatment plans.
Prescriptive
Type of Analytics:_____________
9. Scenario: An online retailer analyzes
monthly sales data to track revenue,
bestselling products, and customer
demographics.
Descriptive
Type of Analytics:_____________
10. Scenario: An energy company uses
historical usage data to forecast electricity
consumption patterns.
Predictive
Type of Analytics:_____________
11. Scenario: Financial analysts use
historical stock prices and market data to
predict future stock price movements.
Predictive
Type of Analytics:_____________
12. Scenario: Epidemiologists study
patient health records to pinpoint the
source of a disease outbreak.
Diagnostic
Type of Analytics:_____________
13. Scenario: An online store examines
customer behavior data to understand why
shoppers abandon their carts before
completing purchases.
Diagnostic
Type of Analytics:_____________
14. Scenario: A retail chain predicts the
demand for specific products to optimize
inventory management.
Predictive
Type of Analytics:_____________
15. Scenario: A marketing team predicts
which customers are most likely to cancel
their subscriptions.
Predictive
Type of Analytics:_____________
16. Scenario: A retail platform adjusts
product prices in real-time based on
demand and competitor prices.
Prescriptive
Type of Analytics:_____________
17. Scenario: A telecommunications
company notices a spike in customer
churn (subscription cancellations).
Diagnostic
Type of Analytics:_____________
18. Scenario: An e-commerce platform
adjusts product prices in real-time based
on demand and competitor prices.
Prescriptive
Type of Analytics:_____________
19. Scenario: A medical research center
uses patient health records and genetic
data to recommend personalized
treatment plans.
Prescriptive
Type of Analytics:_____________
20. Scenario: A manufacturing plant
experiences frequent production line
downtime.
Diagnostic
Type of Analytics:_____________
Group Presentation
Task Instructions: Exploring Data
Analytics in a Big Company
Instructions/ Guidelines
1. Choose a Company: Pick a famous big company 4. Benefits of Data Analytics:
that interests you. Think about companies you admire Explain what benefits the company gains from using data
analytics. These could include making more money,
or those that have a significant impact on their
saving time, or providing better products or services.
industry. 5. Any Challenges?:
2. Company Overview: Are there any problems or difficulties the company faces
Briefly introduce the chosen company. Mention what it when using data analytics? Think about things like
does and why it's important. privacy concerns or issues with collecting accurate data.
3. Data Usage: 6. Future Possibilities:
Imagine how the company might use data analytics even
Find out how the company uses data to make
more in the future. What new things could they do with
decisions and improve its operations. Look for data to be even better?
examples like better customer service, marketing
strategies, or cost-saving measures.
Grading Criteria
1. Comprehension of Data Analytics (20 points): 4. Expertise in the Topic (15 points):
The presenter demonstrates a clear The presenter not only reads from slides
understanding of the concept of data analytics. but delivers a comprehensive and in-depth
explanation of the subject matter.
2. Illustration of the Four Analytics Types
within Their Selected Company (20 points): 5. Effective Communication (15 points):
The presenter provides practical examples of The presentation avoids excessive flattery
how each of the four analytics types or verbosity and focuses on delivering
(descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive) substantive content. (“May masabi lang” is
is applied within their chosen company. not allowed)