9. Check your knowledge

All the answers to the quiz questions can be found in this module.

Your response data will not be gathered. Take a screenshot of Your result at the end of the quiz if you are required to show you have completed it.

If you are required to get a certificate with your name, take this version of the Work with data and files quiz (requires a UQ login).

Note for Teaching staff: You can download and embed both the module and H5P quiz in your course.

Module summary

What is data?

• Data can take a variety of forms.
• It must be analysed and interpreted to give it meaning.

Uses of data

• Data is used to build knowledge and inform research.
• It must be used ethically.

Sources of data

• You can use existing data or collect your own.
• The quality of datasets should be evaluated.

Clean data

• Data may require cleaning to be usable.
• Data must be in a format that analysis software can open and read.

Data storage

• There are many different types and sizes of digital storage solutions.
• Asking yourself some simple questions can be helpful in figuring out your storage needs.
• It is important to think through how you will back up and to create a backup plan.

File naming and formats

• Using file names that can give context is a valuable practice as it can save time and frustration.
• Being able to recognise the different types of files, means you can then easily understand and make use of them.

Analyse and display data

• There are many ways that data can be analysed and visualised.
• Tools and software can help with this process.

Cite data

• Any data used in your assignments or projects should be cited.
• Different referencing styles have different formats for citing datasets.