Worksheet 12

Topic 12: Manipulating data

Research task
Use the Internet to find out the following information:
1. What is meant by big data?
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2. How is big data collected?

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3. How do organisations make use of big data? Make sure you look at both small and
large organisations.
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4. What are the benefits of using big data for an organisation?

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5. What are the drawbacks of using big data for an organisation?

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