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Which type of data does not conform to a data model or schema?
Which type of data does not conform to a data model or schema?
Which of the following is an example of semi-structured data?
Which of the following is an example of semi-structured data?
What provides information about a dataset's characteristics and structure?
What provides information about a dataset's characteristics and structure?
Which of the following best describes semi-structured data?
Which of the following best describes semi-structured data?
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Which format is NOT typically associated with unstructured data?
Which format is NOT typically associated with unstructured data?
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What does JSON primarily represent?
What does JSON primarily represent?
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Which statement about big data solutions is correct?
Which statement about big data solutions is correct?
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Which of the following accurately describes unstructured data?
Which of the following accurately describes unstructured data?
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What is the primary focus of Big Data?
What is the primary focus of Big Data?
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Which statement accurately describes a dataset?
Which statement accurately describes a dataset?
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What is the objective of data analysis?
What is the objective of data analysis?
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Which of the following best defines data analytics?
Which of the following best defines data analytics?
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What is the primary distinction of descriptive analytics?
What is the primary distinction of descriptive analytics?
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What type of data can be found in a dataset?
What type of data can be found in a dataset?
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How can data analytics impact a business environment?
How can data analytics impact a business environment?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Big Data?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Big Data?
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What primary goal does diagnostic analytics aim to achieve?
What primary goal does diagnostic analytics aim to achieve?
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Which characteristic of Big Data refers to the speed at which data is generated and processed?
Which characteristic of Big Data refers to the speed at which data is generated and processed?
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Which of the following uses past data to make predictions about future events?
Which of the following uses past data to make predictions about future events?
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What term is used to describe data that conforms to a predefined data model or schema?
What term is used to describe data that conforms to a predefined data model or schema?
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Which type of analytics recommends actions based on predicted outcomes?
Which type of analytics recommends actions based on predicted outcomes?
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What does the characteristic 'veracity' refer to in the context of Big Data?
What does the characteristic 'veracity' refer to in the context of Big Data?
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Which analytics tool is primarily used to generate static reports and dashboards?
Which analytics tool is primarily used to generate static reports and dashboards?
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What type of data typically has a high signal-to-noise ratio?
What type of data typically has a high signal-to-noise ratio?
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What information is typically collected in descriptive analytics?
What information is typically collected in descriptive analytics?
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Which type of data layout allows for flexibility and can include elements from structured and unstructured data?
Which type of data layout allows for flexibility and can include elements from structured and unstructured data?
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What is the primary function of prescriptive analytics in a business context?
What is the primary function of prescriptive analytics in a business context?
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Which example illustrates the concept of prescriptive analytics?
Which example illustrates the concept of prescriptive analytics?
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Study Notes
Big Data Fundamentals
- Big Data encompasses the analysis, processing, and storage of large datasets from diverse sources. Key requirements include combining disparate datasets, handling vast amounts of unstructured data, and extracting timely insights.
Concepts and Terminology
- Dataset: A collection of related data points, each with similar attributes. Examples include tweets, image files, database table extracts, and weather observations.
- Data Analysis: Examining data to find patterns, relationships, insights, and trends, ultimately supporting better decision-making. (e.g., analyzing ice cream sales and temperature).
- Data Analytics: A discipline encompassing the whole data lifecycle (collection, cleaning, organization, storage, analysis, and governance). Its applications span business (reduced costs, informed decisions), science (improved predictions), and services (enhanced service quality).
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Categories of Analytics:
- Descriptive Analytics: Analyzing past events. (e.g., sales volume over the past year).
- Diagnostic Analytics: Determining why past events occurred. (e.g., lower Q2 sales compared to Q1).
- Predictive Analytics: Forecasting future events. (e.g., customer loan default risk).
- Prescriptive Analytics: Suggesting actions to take. (e.g., which drug is best for treatment).
Big Data Characteristics
- Volume: The sheer size of data. Massive amounts originate from online transactions, scientific research (like the Large Hadron Collider), sensors, and social media.
- Data volume grows significantly (kilobytes to yottabytes), coming from many sources.
- Velocity: Data generation speed.
- Variety: Different data formats (structured, unstructured, semi-structured). Solutions must handle diverse forms.
- Veracity: Data Quality, High signal-to-noise ratio data has more value. "Signal" is data with value. "Noise" is unproductive.
- Value: The ultimate usefulness of the data to an organization relies on its quality, handling, context, and how valuable information extracted is used.
Data Types in Big Data
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Data Sources:
- Human-generated: Data created by people (social media posts).
- Machine-generated: Data created by machines (sensor data).
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Data Formats:
- Structured Data: Data with a defined schema, stored in relational databases (e.g., banking transactions).
- Unstructured Data: No predefined schema. (e.g., most data on the web).
- Semi-structured Data: Data with some structure (e.g., hierarchical or graph-based), often in textual files, like XML, JSON, or CSV.
- Metadata: Data about data; describes the format and characteristics of a dataset (e.g., file size, author, date).
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Explore the core concepts and terminology surrounding Big Data, including data analysis, analytics, and the management of diverse datasets. Understand the significance of extracting insights and the lifecycle of data from collection to governance. This quiz is essential for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge in data processing and analytics.
