Category: Data Elementary Series
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Red Flags in Data: What to Look For
Let’s be real — data is everywhere. On your phone, in your inbox, tucked into pie charts during boring meetings. But not all data is trustworthy. Sometimes, data has ✨ red flag energy ✨ — and it’s our job to spot it before we run off making decisions based on it. So how can you…
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Making Choices with Data
Every day, you make dozens, maybe hundreds, of choices. Some big (Should I switch jobs?), some small (Should I get tacos or a salad?). Whether you realize it or not, data is helping you decide, or could be helping if you knew how to tap into it. Let’s break it down. Making choices with data…
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The Story a Pie Chart Can Tell (Besides “I’m Hungry”) 🥧
Let’s be honest — pie charts don’t always get the respect they deserve. People love to drag them for being basic or not “serious” enough, but sometimes simple is exactly what you need. At a glance, a pie chart shows you who’s taking up the most space — whether that’s in your budget, your time,…
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The Easiest Way to Understand Data? Start by Counting
Let’s be real: when most people hear “data,” their brain jumps to complicated dashboards, business meetings, or math class nightmares. But the truth is, data isn’t just for tech people or number nerds. It starts with something you’ve been doing since childhood: 👉 Counting things 👉 Sorting them into categories That’s it. That’s the origin…
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Understanding Percentages in Everyday Life
From lattes to late fees, percentages are everywhere. Let’s be honest—percentages don’t get a lot of hype. They’re not flashy like “AI” or mysterious like “the algorithm,” but they’re one of the most quietly useful tools we use all the time without realizing it. If you’ve checked your phone battery, glanced at a sale tag,…
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What’s a Dataset, Anyway?
(And Why You’ve Made One Without Even Knowing It) Let’s play a quick game: Have you ever made a grocery list? Tracked your baby’s nap schedule? Kept a log of screen time, meals, chores, or (let’s be real) your toddler’s tantrums? 🎉 Ding ding! You’ve made a dataset. Yep. Even if you’ve never touched Excel…
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Intro to Tables: Rows, Columns, and What They Mean
Let’s talk tables — not the ones you eat at, but the ones that help organize data. If you’ve ever opened a spreadsheet and felt a wave of confusion, you’re not alone. Tables aren’t as intimidating as they seem. In fact, they’re just a neat way to line up your information so it makes sense.…
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What Is the Data Lifecycle? A Beginner’s Guide
Ever wonder where data actually comes from—and where it goes once it’s collected? You’re not alone! In a world filled with charts, trackers, and smart everything, it’s easy to forget that data isn’t magic. It has a beginning, a journey, and a destination. Whether you’re a curious beginner or just trying to make sense of…
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