Characteristics of BIG DATA

       Big data is a broad term for data sets so large or complex that traditional data processing applications are inadequate. 

Characteristics:

Volume – The quantity of data that is generated is very important in this context. It is the size of the data which determines the value and potential of the data under consideration and whether it can actually be considered Big Data or not. The name ‘Big Data’ itself contains a term which is related to size and hence the characteristic.

Variety - The next aspect of Big Data is its variety. This means that the category to which Big Data belongs to is also a very essential fact that needs to be known by the data analysts. This helps the people, who are closely analyzing the data and are associated with it, to effectively use the data to their advantage and thus upholding the importance of the Big Data.

Applications:

1 Government
2 International development
3 Manufacturing
4 Media
5 Private sector
6 Science