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Big data
What does big data mean for science?
What does the term “big data” mean? Why is it being considered as an additional paradigm to science? In the recent years, the availability of large volumes of data has changed the nature of science significantly. Is science benefitting from this data flood and in what ways? Read the article to get familiar with the term “big data” and its applications in science.
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Jan 14, 2015
Does big data mean good data? 5 Challenges researchers face while handling big data sets
Big data has brought an unprecedented change in the way research is conducted in every scientific discipline. Although the availability of big data sets and the capacity to store and share large volumes of data has opened several avenues of scientific exploration for researchers, analyzing and managing big data poses numerous challenges for researchers. Is having large volumes data an advantage or a complex challenge? How can researchers make the most of big data in their work? Read the article to find answers to these questions.
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Feb 6, 2015
