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1
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What are the two ways the data can be recieved?

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Structured

Unstructured

2
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What are the five main types of big data analytics?

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  • Data mining
  • Predictive analytics
  • Text analytics
  • Voice analytics
  • Statistical analytics
3
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Describe Data mining

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analysing data to identify patterns

4
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Describe Predictive analytics

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a type of data mining which aims to predict future events

5
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Describe Text analytics

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scanning text such as emails and word processing documents to extract useful information

6
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Describe Voice analytics

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scanning audio to extract useful information

7
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Describe Statistical analytics

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used to identify trends, correlations and changes in behaviour

8
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What are the four dangers of big data analytics

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  • Cost
  • Regulation
  • Loss and theft of data
  • Incorrect data (Veracity)
9
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Describe the cost danger

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It is expensive to establish the hardware and analytical software needed, though these costs are continually falling

10
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Describe the Regulation danger

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-Some countries worry about the amount of data being collected.

11
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Describe the loss and theft danger

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Civil action could take place on the company

12
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Describe the incorrect data danger

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This could lead to incorrect conclusions.