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Dataset structure and meaning

Read a dataset as a description of real-world entities and events.

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Lessons

Chapter 3 of 30 · 6 short lessons · 21 min
  1. 1Rows and units of observation3 min
  2. 2Fields and data dictionaries3 min
  3. 3Data types3 min
  4. 4Identifiers and keys3 min
  5. 5Data sources and provenance3 min
  6. 6Challenge: Dataset structure and meaning6 min

What you'll learn

  • Identify the unit of observation and meaning of fields
  • Classify field types and identify keys
  • Describe a dataset's source and coverage

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