APCSP 5.1-5.3 VOCAB

big data

large amounts of structured and unstructured data that can potentially be mined, examined, and used by organizations.

data processing

converting information that can be understood by a computer.

useable data

data that is capable of being used - i.e., data that has been processed so that it can be analyzed or used in its current form.

useful data

can someone use the data to make predictions, describe some process or solve a problem.

data collection

gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in order to answer questions and evaluate outcomes.

collaboration

working together to facilitate the application of multiple perspectives and diverse talents and skills.

unstructured data

raw data with no connections and/or relationships among data detected - requires more storage space.

structured data

data that is organized in some fashion - utilizes less storage space.

data set

a collection of numbers or values that relate to a particular subject usually portrayed in a relational database table. Example- column header and row contents for test scores for each student.

knowledge extraction

knowledge created from structured relational databases.

relational database

a collection of data organized and retrieved in various ways between database tables.

data

figures and facts

information

information is data that is processed, interpreted and organized to become meaningful.

data storage

the retention and retrieval of data.

screen scraping

extracting information that is formatted for human use and converting it into a format for computer use (example- scanner or pdf converter)

curation of information

gathering information pertaining to a specific topic.