When we talk about computer, we have used the term data to define computer information and this information was either transmitted or stored. Actually, it is not only refer to computer information. So what is data?
When we talk about data, we have to mention about type of data. Data can be texts or numbers written on papers, displayed on a website, stored in the electronic device, or even stored inside a mind of human being.
In this article we will cover all about data and big data explanation.
What is data?
If we talk about computer science, data is information that produced and stored by a computer. Each information may be has different types and usually it is formatted in a particular manner.
Further, a computer software will contain data and programs. Programs are collection of computational instruction to manipulate data to be information that required. Data is a set of information as a fuel that can be manipulated and resulting another type of information.
What is big data?
Nowadays, we are familiar with the term Big Data. Big Data is a term to define data that is in the pentabyte range or higher. Big Data is also described as 5Vs: variety, volume, value, veracity, and velocity.
Today, web-based eCommerce has developed rapidly, business models based on Big Data have evolved, and they treat it as an asset in itself. And there are many benefits of Big Data optimization as well, such as reduced costs, increased efficiency, increased sales, etc.
Types of data
In the technology field, data types can be in text, numerical, audio, video, and another thing that are recorded and stored in a computer.
In the term of Data science, we divide data types into two major categories, those are Qualitative Data and Quantitative Data.
We talk more about Qualitative and Quantitative data in article: Type of Data.
We talk more about Data Science, in article: What is Data Science?.