Data and Big Data

Unit III: Using Technology Effectively & Responsibly

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In this chapter, you will explore how data is collected, stored, analyzed, and used to support decision-making.

Goal: In this chapter, you will explore how data is collected, stored, analyzed, and used to support decision-making. You will examine the growing role of big data in business, healthcare, education, and science while considering the opportunities, challenges, and ethical issues associated with collecting and analyzing large amounts of information.

Objectives:

• Define data and explain why it is valuable.
• Differentiate between structured and unstructured data.
• Explain how information is created from raw data.
• Describe the characteristics of big data.
• Identify common sources of data collection.
• Explain how organizations analyze data to make decisions.
• Discuss the benefits and challenges of big data.
• Recognize the importance of data privacy, security, and ethical data use.

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