According to Box 10

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to Box 10.1, the analysis of big data has emerged primarily as a result of

• A) the accumulation of large datasets over time.
• B) the enhanced capacity of computers to handle large datasets.
• C) the rapid growth of quantitative analysis in the social sciences.
• D) the digitization of social life.

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Definitions:

Reabsorption

Reabsorption is a biological process in which substances are taken back into the body's tissues, particularly referring to the recovery of water and solutes during filtration in the kidneys.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a critical role in reward, motivation, and pleasure.

Cocaine

A powerful and addictive stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant, which affects the central nervous system.

Psychosis

A severe mental health disorder characterized by disconnection from reality, which may include hallucinations, delusions, and impaired thoughts.