This document discusses data and data analytics. It defines data as a set of qualitative or quantitative values that provide raw, unorganized information like facts, figures, characters, or symbols. It describes data analytics as the process of examining data sets to draw conclusions about the information contained within. The document outlines the data analytics lifecycle and some common types and applications of data analytics, including how companies like Amazon, Spotify, and Uber heavily rely on analyzing large datasets to improve customer experiences and business operations.