'''Data analysis''' is the act of transforming '''[[data]]''' with the aim of [[Extraction|extracting]] useful [[information]] and facilitating [[conclusions]]. Depending on the type of data and the question, this might include application of [[Statistics|statistical]] methods, [[curve fitting]], selecting or discarding certain subsets based on specific [[criterion|criteria]], or other techniques. Data [[Visualization (graphic)|visualization]] is sometimes an important part of data analysis, especially in the case of [[explorative data analysis]].
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'''Data analysis''' is the act of transforming '''[[data]]''' with the aim of [[Extraction|extracting]] useful [[information]] and facilitating [[conclusions]].
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Depending on the type of data and the question, this might include application of [[Statistics|statistical]] methods, [[curve fitting]], selecting or discarding certain subsets based on specific [[criterion|criteria]], or other techniques.
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Data [[Visualization (graphic)|visualization]] is sometimes an important part of data analysis, especially in the case of [[explorative data analysis]].
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A special case is the [[Data analysis (information technology)|data analysis in information technology audits]].
Depending on the type of data and the question, this might include application of statistical methods, curve fitting, selecting or discarding certain subsets based on specific criteria, or other techniques.
