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What is a data set?

What is a data set, and how can they give insights into business performance? Learn more in this video.

After watching this video, you should be able to describe what a data set is, and explain how they can give insights into business performance.

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In the video, you learned that insights can be gained from using pivot tables to analyse sales data, such as determining the most popular cupcake flavour or the busiest time of day in each store. Can you think of any key insights from your own context, or another hypothetical business context, that could be identified in this way? Share in the comments below.
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