Category: Data Preschool Series
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Data Cleaning: The Laundry Day of Analytics
If you’ve ever tried to do analysis without cleaning your data first, you know it feels a little like trying to fold laundry straight out of the dryer — wrinkled socks hiding in sleeves, mystery stains popping up when you least expect it, and way too many unmatched pairs. 🧺 That’s where data cleaning comes…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Structured, Semi-Structured, and Unstructured Data
If you’ve ever dipped a toe into the world of data, you’ve probably heard terms like “structured,” “semi-structured,” and “unstructured.” At first, they can sound like something out of a tech textbook, but they’re really just different ways of describing how organized (or not) your data is. Think of it like the way you organize…
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Why Context in Data Turns Numbers Into Real Insights
Here’s the thing—data without context is just… numbers. Maybe they look nice on a dashboard, maybe they’re color-coded in your favorite shade of green, but without context, they’re about as useful as a GPS with no location. You can stare at them all day, but you won’t know where to go next. Think about it—if…
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Patterns Are Data in Disguise
A gentle intro to one of the most underrated data superpowers: noticing what repeats. Let me ask you something: Have you ever said, “Why do I always feel tired around this time?” Or maybe, “Every time I skip breakfast, I end up snacking all day.” ✨ Congratulations — you just did data work. You noticed…
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Charts Made Simple: See the Story, Skip the Stress
Charts are everywhere. They’re in the news, on social media, in your budget app, and even your fitness tracker. While they look helpful… sometimes they feel more like a pop quiz you didn’t study for. 😅 Don’t worry — you don’t need to panic when you see a bar graph or a line chart. You…
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Unlocking the Power of Data Through Questions
Start with Curiosity Have you ever looked at a chart or spreadsheet and thought, “Okay… but what does this mean?” You’re not alone, and that’s exactly where all good data work begins: with a question. Before you dive into graphs or start crunching numbers, take a moment to get curious. What do you actually want…
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Meet the Data Types: Words, Numbers & Everything in Between
Have you ever written a grocery list, checked the weather app, or answered a quick survey at work? Congratulations — you’ve already interacted with different types of data! But let’s slow down and really get to know what that means. Understanding data doesn’t start with spreadsheets or coding. It starts with knowing the types of…
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You Already Use Data Every Day — Here’s How
Hey there! 👋 If you’ve ever felt like “data” is something only scientists, techies, or spreadsheet wizards understand—think again. The truth is, you’re already using data all the time—you just might not realize it yet. And that’s good news, because it means you’re already better at this than you think. Let’s walk through some everyday…
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Data Preschool: Where It All Begins
Hey there, and welcome to Data For Humans! 🎉 I’m so excited you’re here. You’re in the right place, whether you’ve stumbled across this blog by accident. Or maybe you’re actively looking to understand data without diving into a textbook. Let’s start simple. So… what is data? At its core, data is just information. That’s…
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