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Business Analytics focuses exclusively on operational analytics and does not consider financial analytics.
Business Analytics focuses exclusively on operational analytics and does not consider financial analytics.
False (B)
The four aspects defining big data include volume, variety, velocity, and veracity.
The four aspects defining big data include volume, variety, velocity, and veracity.
True (A)
Velocity in the context of big data refers to the variety of data types collected.
Velocity in the context of big data refers to the variety of data types collected.
False (B)
Veracity indicates the certainty and accuracy of the data being analyzed.
Veracity indicates the certainty and accuracy of the data being analyzed.
Big data is primarily concerned with the quantity of data rather than its application and usefulness.
Big data is primarily concerned with the quantity of data rather than its application and usefulness.
Business Analytics is solely focused on past data without considering future predictions.
Business Analytics is solely focused on past data without considering future predictions.
Business Intelligence includes processes like reporting, monitoring, and dashboards.
Business Intelligence includes processes like reporting, monitoring, and dashboards.
The main purpose of Business Analytics is to assemble data collected through Business Intelligence for analysis.
The main purpose of Business Analytics is to assemble data collected through Business Intelligence for analysis.
Big Data refers to a small set of data that cannot be analyzed by traditional methods.
Big Data refers to a small set of data that cannot be analyzed by traditional methods.
Data-driven decision making relies on both Business Analytics and Business Intelligence.
Data-driven decision making relies on both Business Analytics and Business Intelligence.
Business Analytics is solely about qualitative methods, ignoring quantitative approaches.
Business Analytics is solely about qualitative methods, ignoring quantitative approaches.
Managers use Business Analytics to gain improved insight for making better, fact-based decisions.
Managers use Business Analytics to gain improved insight for making better, fact-based decisions.
The evolution of Business Analytics has no impact on its current practices.
The evolution of Business Analytics has no impact on its current practices.
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Business Analytics (BA)
Business Analytics (BA)
Using data, technology, statistics, and models to help managers understand business operations and make better decisions.
Business Intelligence (BI)
Business Intelligence (BI)
Collecting information from various sources to aid in data-driven decision-making in an organization.
Big Data
Big Data
Large datasets that traditional data processing methods can't handle efficiently.
Difference between BI and BA
Difference between BI and BA
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Data-driven decisions
Data-driven decisions
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Business Analytics
Business Analytics
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Big Data
Big Data
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Big Data Aspects
Big Data Aspects
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Big Data Volume
Big Data Volume
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Big Data Variety
Big Data Variety
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Big Data Velocity
Big Data Velocity
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Big Data Veracity
Big Data Veracity
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Study Notes
Module 1: Overview of Big Data and Business Analytics
- Decision-making is the most crucial aspect of running a business
- Business managers constantly seek answers to questions like what to sell, how much, to whom, and using what methods.
- Learning objectives include understanding fundamental concepts of business intelligence, big data, and business analytics and tracing the evolution of business analytics.
Business Analytics and Business Intelligence
- Business Analytics (BA) involves assembling data collected through business intelligence (BI) to effectively analyze and draw conclusions.
- BA employs various tools to process and interpret data.
- BA uses data, technology, statistical analysis, and models to help managers improve decision-making.
Business Intelligence (BI)
- BI involves collecting data from multiple sources to support data-driven decision making within an organization.
- BI incorporates aspects like reporting, monitoring, and alerting tools, dashboards, scorecards, and ad hoc query tools.
Big Data and Business Analytics
- Business analytics focuses on financial and operational analysis, while big data leverages machine learning to analyze data.
- Key aspects of big data include:
- Volume: Massive datasets
- Variety: Diverse data types (social media, financial, etc.)
- Velocity: Data arrives rapidly
- Veracity: Uncertainty and reliability of data
Support Activities
- Recommended learning resources include videos, articles on big data and business analytics, and articles on the origins and evolution of business analytics by various authors.
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