What exactly is the field of data?

What is it?

Let's start from the beginning. What exactly is data?! Imagine you have a large box full of LEGO pieces. Each piece is a small bit of information: a color, a shape, a size. Now, imagine you need to build something with these pieces to tell a story or solve a problem. The field of data does something similar, but instead of LEGO, we use real data. With the evolution of technology and the world, we are generating an ever-increasing quantity and volume of this data from various sources, such as: websites, companies, social media, apps, stores, sensors, and much more.

What is it used for?

The field of data helps us build "pictures" or "stories" using this information, just like we use LEGO to create something bigger. These stories help us understand what's happening in one place, and even predict what might happen in the future. A very simple example of a prediction would be: imagine you want to know which toy children like most in your store. You can use data, such as the number of times each toy was chosen, to understand which one is preferred by children between 5 and 10 years old.

Where Do We Use It?

The field of data is used in a variety of different places! For example:

• Schools: To know which subjects students like the most.

• Hospitals: To see which medicines are most effective for a certain problem.

• Supermarkets: To find out which products in the same category sell the most.

Imagine a supermarket shelf that gets filled and emptied multiple times a day. The supermarket can use data to know which products need a larger stock, so they don't run out for a while until the new shipment arrives.

What Problems Can We Solve?

Data helps us solve many problems, such as:

• Lack of Organization: Going back to the LEGOs... what good is a mountain of LEGO pieces if you don't know what to do with them? Exactly, no good at all. Disorganized data isn't very helpful. The field of data allows us to arrange everything, understand what's most important, and make good decisions for an organization's present and future.

• Difficulty Predicting the Future: How can you know how many toys you'll need next month? Data can help us see patterns and predict what's needed, which avoids problems down the road.

• Improving Results: Imagine you want to be the best tennis player. Using data and motion capture with Artificial Intelligence to see how the top players and you are playing could boost your training and further your career.

Benefits of Using Data?

I would say the biggest benefit is the ease of making decisions. With organized, structured, and well-understood data, we can make much more informed decisions. Instead of just guessing or assuming what might happen, we use data to get answers and act with more security and certainty. Some of the benefits are:

• Saving Time and Money: Avoiding errors and helping to spend money on what truly matters.

• Better Planning: It gives us a guide for acting today, but also thinking about the future.

• Increased Efficiency: Like a map that shows the right path and where we want to go, data helps us get straight to the point we are looking for.

Conclusion:

I believe this article makes it clear that the field of data is like a modern-day compass, or at least that's what I like to call it hahaha. It guides us in making important decisions, whether it's understanding the present, planning for the future, or solving everyday problems. When data is well-organized and analyzed, it reveals patterns and opportunities that would otherwise be hidden or very difficult to see. This can mean saving resources, improving services, and even creating new products that better serve people.

That's all for today, everyone. All the best, and see you in the next article. 😊