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How many gigabytes are in a zettabyte?
How many gigabytes are in a zettabyte?
- 1 million gigabytes
- 1 trillion gigabytes (correct)
- 1 billion gigabytes
- 1 quadrillion gigabytes
Which characteristic of big data relates to the speed at which data is generated?
Which characteristic of big data relates to the speed at which data is generated?
- Value
- Variety
- Volume
- Velocity (correct)
Which of these is a direct benefit of analyzing big data for organizations?
Which of these is a direct benefit of analyzing big data for organizations?
- Improving data storage efficiency
- Enhancing employee happiness
- Strengthening business operations (correct)
- Automating customer interactions
In the context of big data, which term refers to the trustworthiness and quality of data?
In the context of big data, which term refers to the trustworthiness and quality of data?
What is one key reason organizations analyze large amounts of data?
What is one key reason organizations analyze large amounts of data?
What primary benefit does high-quality data provide in decision making?
What primary benefit does high-quality data provide in decision making?
Which of the following best describes a 'record' in the data hierarchy?
Which of the following best describes a 'record' in the data hierarchy?
What is a primary key in a database context?
What is a primary key in a database context?
How does the use of high-quality data impact customer satisfaction?
How does the use of high-quality data impact customer satisfaction?
Which statement is true about a foreign key?
Which statement is true about a foreign key?
What component is ranked just below the database in the data hierarchy?
What component is ranked just below the database in the data hierarchy?
What does the domain of a data attribute represent?
What does the domain of a data attribute represent?
What is a primary purpose of a well-designed database?
What is a primary purpose of a well-designed database?
What is the primary goal of business intelligence?
What is the primary goal of business intelligence?
Which of the following components is essential for effective business intelligence and analytics?
Which of the following components is essential for effective business intelligence and analytics?
Which statement accurately describes a key difference between business intelligence and analytics?
Which statement accurately describes a key difference between business intelligence and analytics?
What role do data scientists play in the context of analytics?
What role do data scientists play in the context of analytics?
Which benefit is NOT typically associated with business intelligence and analytics?
Which benefit is NOT typically associated with business intelligence and analytics?
What is one of the purposes of analytics in organizations?
What is one of the purposes of analytics in organizations?
Which is a characteristic of analytics compared to business intelligence?
Which is a characteristic of analytics compared to business intelligence?
How does analytics impact business processes?
How does analytics impact business processes?
What is a key characteristic of a data warehouse?
What is a key characteristic of a data warehouse?
What does the ETL process stand for in the context of data warehousing?
What does the ETL process stand for in the context of data warehousing?
Why may data quality be a concern in data warehouses?
Why may data quality be a concern in data warehouses?
Which of the following describes a data mart?
Which of the following describes a data mart?
What distinguishes a NoSQL database from a traditional relational database?
What distinguishes a NoSQL database from a traditional relational database?
What is the primary focus of a data lake?
What is the primary focus of a data lake?
Which of the following best describes the function of data warehouses?
Which of the following best describes the function of data warehouses?
What is a common use of the Extract Transform Load (ETL) process?
What is a common use of the Extract Transform Load (ETL) process?
Data marts are most useful for which type of business?
Data marts are most useful for which type of business?
What is a potential drawback of using a data lake?
What is a potential drawback of using a data lake?
What is the primary focus of descriptive analysis?
What is the primary focus of descriptive analysis?
Which of the following is an example of visual analytics?
Which of the following is an example of visual analytics?
What technique does predictive analytics use to identify future trends?
What technique does predictive analytics use to identify future trends?
Which analysis technique primarily focuses on the allocation of scarce resources?
Which analysis technique primarily focuses on the allocation of scarce resources?
In data mining, what is the purpose of market basket analysis?
In data mining, what is the purpose of market basket analysis?
Which of the following best describes genetic algorithms?
Which of the following best describes genetic algorithms?
What role does time series analysis serve in predictive analytics?
What role does time series analysis serve in predictive analytics?
Which are common features of regression analysis?
Which are common features of regression analysis?
What is the primary function of optimization techniques in business analytics?
What is the primary function of optimization techniques in business analytics?
Which of the following techniques is NOT typically associated with predictive analytics?
Which of the following techniques is NOT typically associated with predictive analytics?
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Study Notes
Benefits of High-Quality Data
- Enhances decision-making by eliminating guesswork, reducing risks.
- Increases customer satisfaction; poor data leads to significant errors that can damage experience.
- Boosts sales through precise consumer targeting and effective communication strategies.
- Elevates worker efficiency, focusing efforts on core tasks without the need to fix data mistakes.
- Ensures compliance with regulations and standards.
The Data Hierarchy
- Entity: An object (person, place, or thing) for which data is collected.
- File: A set of entities grouped together.
- Attribute: A characteristic or property of an entity.
- Domain: The range of permissible values for an attribute.
- Data Item: A specific value ascribed to an attribute.
- Record: A compilation of attributes for a specific entity.
- Primary Key: An attribute that uniquely identifies a record.
- Foreign Key: An attribute that links to the primary key of another table.
Database Fundamentals
- A Database is an organized collection of data, made up of tables and their interrelations, along with metadata.
- Helps organizations achieve goals by providing managers with prompt, accurate, and relevant information.
- Many organizations maintain multiple databases for various functions.
Big Data Overview
- Enormous volumes of data, often measured in terabytes or more.
- Includes diverse data types from sensors to social media.
- Traditional data handling processes cannot manage big data efficiently.
- Key characteristics: Volume, Velocity (2.5 quintillion bytes daily), Variety, Value, and Veracity (data quality).
Sources and Uses of Big Data
- Big data helps improve daily operations, planning, and decision-making within organizations.
- Challenges include selection, storage, privacy, security, and legal considerations.
Technologies for Managing Big Data
- Technologies include Data Warehouses, Data Marts, Data Lakes, NoSQL databases, Hadoop, and In-Memory databases.
- Data Warehouses: Large databases that store vast amounts of records; require ETL processes for data quality.
- Data Marts: Subset of data warehouses, typically used by smaller businesses.
- Data Lakes: Store vast amounts of raw data in unaltered formats, allowing for selective analysis.
Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics
- Business Intelligence: Encompasses practices and technologies that extract, transform, and present data for better decision-making.
- Analytics: Employs statistical tools and algorithms to analyze data and derive insights.
- Both aim to optimize operations, detect fraud, improve forecasts, and enhance decision-making.
BI and Analytics Components
- Effective BI requires a robust data management program, skillful data scientists, and commitment to data-driven decisions.
Analysis Techniques
- Descriptive Analysis: Identifies data patterns, answering 'who, what, where, when, and to what extent.'
- Predictive Analytics: Forecasts future trends based on current data.
- Techniques include regression analysis, visual analytics, and data mining, which uncover hidden patterns and relationships.
Optimization and Resource Allocation
- Optimization strategies help allocate limited resources to minimize costs or maximize profits.
- Techniques include genetic algorithms and linear programming for problem-solving in various contexts.
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