Practice Data Collection (1.4.2) - Introduction to Data Science

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Question 1.
What is data collection?
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Think about the steps involved in preparing for data analysis.
Question 2.
Name one method of data collection.
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Consider common ways data is stored or accessed.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of data collection in data science?
- To analyze past data
- To gather information for analysis
- To present findings
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Remember the lifecycle of data science.
4Question 4.
True or False: Web scraping requires permission from the website being scraped.
- True
- False
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Consider the rules governing online content access.
Question 5.
Discuss the ethical considerations surrounding web scraping and how they can be addressed.
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Think about the practices that might protect both the scraper and the source.
Question 6.
Propose a research project that effectively utilizes multiple data collection methods and explains why.
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Consider how each method compliments the others.

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