Module 2: Data Responsibility Answers (Part 2: Q31–36)

This is Part 3 of the Module 2 quiz answers for “Data Responsibility” from the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate on Coursera.

Here, we’ll walk through questions 31 to 36 with detailed explanations to support your learning.

To find answers to the remaining questions, check out the full module breakdown below:

31. Which of the following are types of data bias often encountered in data analytics? Select all that apply.

  • Observer bias ✅
  • Interpretation bias ✅
  • Educational bias
  • Confirmation bias ✅

Explanation:
These biases are common in data analytics and can influence how data is collected, analyzed, or interpreted.

32. In general, the usefulness of data decreases as time passes.

  • True ✅
  • False

Explanation:
Old data can become irrelevant or inaccurate over time.

33. Ownership is a key issue in data ethics. Who owns data?

  • The law enforcement agencies that enforce data protection laws
  • The organization that invests time and money collecting, processing, and analyzing the data
  • The individual who originally generates the data ✅
  • The government that passes data-protection legislation

Explanation:
Your data = your ownership.

34. Which of the following are commonly used methods for anonymizing data? Select all that apply.

  • Masking ✅
  • Hashing ✅
  • Deleting 
  • Blanking ✅

Explanation:
These are technical methods to remove or hide personal info from data.

35. An individual who provides their data has the right to know and understand all of the data-processing activities and algorithms used on that data. This concept refers to which aspect of data ethics?

  • Currency
  • Consent
  • Ownership
  • Transaction transparency ✅

Explanation:
It ensures that users are aware of how their data is handled.

36. In data ethics, consent gives an individual the right to know the answers to which of the following questions? Select all that apply.

  • How long will my data be stored? ✅
  • Why am I being forced to share my data?
  • How will my data be used? ✅
  • Why is my data being collected? ✅

Explanation:
Consent in data ethics empowers individuals with knowledge about their data’s purpose, usage, and retention.

Part 2 (Q16–30)

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Related contents:

Module 1: Data types and structures
Module 3: Database essentials
Module 4: Organize and protect data
Module 6: *Course challenge*​

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