Why is it important to assess the granularity of a dataset before performing analysis?

Granularity only affects the storage size, not the analysis

Granularity is irrelevant if the dataset is large

Granularity affects the level of detail and the types of patterns that can be detected

Granularity determines the color scheme of visualizations

A data scientist is modeling energy demand based on temperature and time of year. The relationship between temperature and demand is non-linear (U-shaped), and demand also varies by season. The model must capture both effects. What is the most appropriate approach?

Use a simple linear regression with temperature only.

Remove the seasonal variation by using deseasonalized data.

Include a squared temperature term and seasonal dummy variables.

Use a linear model with temperature and season as separate features.

A data analyst is forecasting quarterly sales for a company. The data shows a consistent pattern: sales are highest in Q4 and lowest in Q1 every year. What is the most appropriate way to incorporate this pattern into a regression model?

Aggregate the data to yearly totals.

Use a simple linear trend over time.

Create dummy variables for each quarter.

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Why is it important to assess the granularity of a dataset before performing analysis?

A data scientist is modeling energy demand based on temperature and time of year. The relationship between temperature and demand is non-linear (U-shaped), and demand also varies by season. The model must capture both effects. What is the most appropriate approach?

A data analyst is forecasting quarterly sales for a company. The data shows a consistent pattern: sales are highest in Q4 and lowest in Q1 every year. What is the most appropriate way to incorporate this pattern into a regression model?

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