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What is a consequence of leaving fields empty?
What is a consequence of leaving fields empty?
- Empty fields save memory space.
- Empty fields enhance system performance.
- Empty fields occupy memory. (correct)
- Empty fields are automatically filled later.
Why is it important not to have empty fields?
Why is it important not to have empty fields?
- They can lead to higher processing speed.
- They may interfere with data retrieval.
- They take up unnecessary memory space. (correct)
- They help in organizing data effectively.
What should one consider when adding fields?
What should one consider when adding fields?
- Having empty fields is acceptable in large datasets.
- Always leave some fields empty for flexibility.
- All fields should be filled to optimize memory usage. (correct)
- Fields can be added without considering their content.
Which of the following statements about fields is false?
Which of the following statements about fields is false?
What is a recommended practice when managing fields?
What is a recommended practice when managing fields?
What is an entity?
What is an entity?
Which of the following is an example of a tangible entity?
Which of the following is an example of a tangible entity?
What type of entity is a sale considered to be?
What type of entity is a sale considered to be?
What defines an attribute in the context of entities?
What defines an attribute in the context of entities?
Which of the following statements is true regarding entities?
Which of the following statements is true regarding entities?
What is the purpose of having a student table in a database?
What is the purpose of having a student table in a database?
Why is a separate course table necessary in a database?
Why is a separate course table necessary in a database?
What type of relationship exists between the student and course tables?
What type of relationship exists between the student and course tables?
What is a benefit of using separate tables for different entities in a database?
What is a benefit of using separate tables for different entities in a database?
What might be a reason against using a single table for both students and courses?
What might be a reason against using a single table for both students and courses?
What is big data primarily used for?
What is big data primarily used for?
What is a sample in the context of big data?
What is a sample in the context of big data?
What challenge does data processing in big data often face?
What challenge does data processing in big data often face?
Which of the following describes the nature of big data?
Which of the following describes the nature of big data?
Why is scanning a subset of data called a sample?
Why is scanning a subset of data called a sample?
What is unstructured data primarily characterized by?
What is unstructured data primarily characterized by?
Which of the following is an example of human-generated content?
Which of the following is an example of human-generated content?
What is the main purpose of sampling in data analysis?
What is the main purpose of sampling in data analysis?
Which statement is NOT true about unstructured data?
Which statement is NOT true about unstructured data?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between data volume and data quality when sampling is applied?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between data volume and data quality when sampling is applied?
What does data science primarily rely on to derive meaningful insights from data?
What does data science primarily rely on to derive meaningful insights from data?
Which combination of skills is essential for someone working in data science?
Which combination of skills is essential for someone working in data science?
Which aspect is NOT part of data science according to its definition?
Which aspect is NOT part of data science according to its definition?
Data science combines which of the following disciplines?
Data science combines which of the following disciplines?
What is the ultimate goal of data science?
What is the ultimate goal of data science?
Flashcards
Adding many fields
Adding many fields
It's possible to add a large number of fields to a system.
Empty fields
Empty fields
Unfilled or blank fields are problematic.
Fields & memory
Fields & memory
Empty fields consume storage space needlessly.
Entities in a Database
Entities in a Database
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Entity
Entity
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Database Tables
Database Tables
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Tangible Entity
Tangible Entity
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Student Table
Student Table
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Intangible Entity
Intangible Entity
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Attribute
Attribute
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Course Table
Course Table
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Entity-Relationship
Entity-Relationship
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Instance
Instance
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Example of Entity
Example of Entity
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Big data
Big data
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Data processing
Data processing
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Sample
Sample
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Unstructured data
Unstructured data
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Data handling technology
Data handling technology
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Data Science Definition
Data Science Definition
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Unstructured Data
Unstructured Data
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Big Data
Big Data
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Data Volume vs. Quality
Data Volume vs. Quality
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Sampling
Sampling
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Unstructured Data Sources
Unstructured Data Sources
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Study Notes
Data
- Data comes in various forms: numbers, characters, text, pictures, and sounds.
- Crucially, data lacks context, making it difficult to understand its meaning.
- Computer programs process data by following instructions.
- Data transforms into information when structure is imposed to make it meaningful.
- Data is one or more values that can be assigned to an object. Examples include names, prices, and titles of books/movies.
- Objects can be physical (e.g., mountains, people, cities) or virtual (e.g., characters in novels, weather forecasts).
Databases
- Databases are organized collections of related data, allowing computers to access and update information.
- Databases played a major role in the computerization of businesses and government.
- IBM's SABRE (Semi-Automatic Business Research Environment) was an early example of a real-time database, providing fast responses to inquiries.
Flat Databases
- Flat databases, like spreadsheets, can calculate totals, generate statistics, and process data using equations to generate new values.
- They can store more than just numbers. They also store text and other types of data.
- Data in flat databases is all in one table.
Relational Databases
- Relational databases solve problems of repeated data by dividing data into multiple tables.
- This separation, called normalization, follows rules like one table per entity.
- An entity is something you want to store information about (people, items, objects or concepts like bank accounts).
- Attributes are descriptive information about an entity (e.g., a student's name, age, address).
- Relational databases link tables using joining tables or key values to show relationships between entities.
Big Data
- Big data is a set of techniques to extract information from large, complex datasets.
- Big data is processed using computer networks to analyze large volumes of diverse data at high velocities in a reliable way to ensure trustworthy information.
- Data in databases is typically structured, while big data may include unstructured data.
Data Types
- Text data includes any combination of text, numbers, and symbols.
- Numbers are a data type representing numerical values.
- Data and time capture date and time information.
- Currency represents monetary values.
- Logical data represents True or False values .
Data Science
- Data science is a multidisciplinary field that combines domain expertise, programming skills, and mathematical/statistical knowledge.
- It uses scientific methods to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data.
- Data science can clean, prepare, and analyze data for greater insights; important skills include knowledge of Python, SAS, R, and SCALA along with SQL coding.
Data Processing Techniques
- Sampling is used to improve the quality of data while reducing the volume of data processed.
- Cluster computing uses a network of computers to process large datasets simultaneously. These computers (nodes), work together on small parts of the larger problem.
Data Uses
- Big data is now used to perform various tasks, such as monitoring people for fraud, and analyzing large amounts of activity data from various sources.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of data and databases, including the definition of data, its various forms, and how databases organize and manage related information. It also discusses the significance of databases in modern business and government operations. Test your understanding of these essential topics!
