We produce more data than ever before. Find out how ‘big data analytics’ can help you make use of it. In the information age, we value the people who can understand the data. Put simply, ‘big data analytics’ helps us to understand the huge volume of information our world now generates. We can use analytics to uncover hidden patterns, predict trends, gauge customer opinions and so much more.
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On this course, you’ll explore big data analytics, with a focus on the ethical, social, and legal implications. You’ll learn how to evaluate data from different sources, and how big data is being used in various industries to solve problems and shape our future.
You’ll also look into the risks that arise from big data analytics, and, ultimately, how all this impacts your life.
What topics will you cover?
- Introduction to big data and where it comes from
- Overview of the data analytics cycle
- Social media platforms and types of data
- Applications of big data across different industries
- Opportunities and challenges for big data analytics
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
- Explain the key concepts of big data analytics.
- Evaluate data from different sources.
- Identify ethical, social, and legal implications of big data analytics.
- Describe how big data analytics can solve problems across disciplines.
