Big data

Last updated Jun 5, 2023

Large, complex Dataset typically involving long periods of time, which enable Data analyst to address far-reaching business problems

Characteristics:

• Large and less-specific
• Long time-period

Usually kept in a database and queried Takes a lot of effort to collect, store, manage, sort, and visually represent

The three (or four) V words for big data:

• Volume
  • The amount of data
• Variety
  • The different kinds of data
• Velocity
  • How fast the data can be processed
• Veracity
  • The quality and reliability of the data

Opposite of:

• Small data