unit 5 comp sci vocab

Information

the collection of facts and patterns extracted from data

Metadata

data about data

Cleaning Data

a process that makes the data uniform without changing its meaning

Data Filtering

choosing a smaller subset of a data set for analysis, such as keeping or eliminating certain rows in a table

Correlation

a relationship between two pieces of data, typically describing how one changes in relation to the other

Citizen Science

scientific research conducted in whole or in part by distributed individuals (often non-scientists) who contribute data using their own devices

Big Data

the collection and analysis of extremely large and complex data sets that require advanced tools to identify patterns, trends, and relationships

Open Data

data that is publicly available and shared in a way that allows anyone to access, use, and analyze it

Open Access

the practice of providing free, unrestricted online access to data, research, or publications so that anyone can view, use, and share them without barriers

Crowdsourcing Data

the practice of gathering data from a large number of people, typically via the internet or digital platforms, for analysis

Scalability

the ability of a system to handle increasing amounts of data or workload by adding resources without losing performance

Parallel Systems

computing systems that perform multiple tasks or process data simultaneously by using multiple processors or machines. they are ideal for processing large amounts of data simultaneously across multiple processors.

Data Bias

data that does not accurately reflect the full population or phenomenon being studied