'Big Data' Refers to Datasets Whose Size Is Outside the Ability

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Multiple Choice

'Big data' refers to datasets whose size is outside the ability of typical database software tools to capture, store, manage and analyze. Which of the following statements is NOT a valid statement with regard to 'big data'?

• A) 'Big data' will require the right infrastructure, incentives and safeguards to address public concerns.
• B) As technology advances overtime, the size of datasets that qualify as 'big data' will also increase.
• C) The definition of 'big data' can vary by sector, depending on the software tools and dataset sizes common to a particular industry.
• D) Sufficient analytical and managerial talent is available to exploit the opportunities associated with 'big data'.

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Definitions:

Chemical Change

A process that involves the reorganization of the atoms in one or more substances, resulting in the formation of new products with different properties.

Matter

Anything that occupies space and has mass.

Volume

The quantity of space taken up by a substance or object, or contained within a vessel.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to inquiry that involves making observations, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions.