Unit 1 DB 2
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Large data sets are often represented using XML. Data and logs can be represented in XML. Markup and breaking marked sections are features of XML. Discuss the following:
· How is XML used to represent big data?
· How is XML used to represent big data in various forms?
Unit 2 DB 1
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Many industries are using XML. Some see advantages, but others see challenges or disadvantages in using XML. For this assignment, address the following:
· What are the advantages and disadvantages of XML used in data analytics for large health care organizations? Provide at least 2 of each.
· Compare the use of XML in the health care industry to its use in another industry of which you are familiar. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Unit 3 DB 1
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
The Hadoop ecosystem is rapidly evolving. Apache Spark is a recent addition to the Hadoop ecosystem. Both help with traditional challenges of storing and processing of large data sets. For this assignment, answer the following:
· What are the most significant differences between Hadoop and Spark?
Unit 3 DB 2
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Hadoop and Spark allow storing of very large files, and both have a unique approach on how files are stored and accessed. See the Web Resources for this unit for additional support in this assignment, and address the following:
· Identify a real-life case study in which Hadoop or Spark was used. Research and present this case study.
· In your opinion, was Hadoop or Spark used in the most ample manner?
· What benefits (if any) did Hadoop or Spark offer the industry?
Unit 4 DB 1
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Many tools are used for the purpose of data analytics. Select 1 of the existing tools in the market, and provide information on the tool’s use and purpose. Provide the following information:
· Identify and describe a tool in the market.
· How is it used?
· Where can it be used?
· Provide a recommendation for the use of the selected tool in another market or industry.
Unit 5 DB 1
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
A design document helps communicate to others what you want to design, your design decisions, and the rationale for those decisions. There are many ways to present a design document.
For this assignment, you will research and discuss an existing design document published on the Internet. Complete the following:
· Share the design document URL with your peers.
· Examine the XML design document from the user’s perspective for improved performance.
Unit 5 DB 2
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Hadoop is a cluster-based file system and has a special processing framework called MapReduce. For this assignment, address the following:
· Does XML have any impact on MapReduce application design? Investigate and present what you found.
For additional support with this assignment, please see the Web resources listed for this unit.
Unit 6 DB 1
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Identify and research an analytics case that involves data in motion. Post the URL to the Discussion Board. Then, answer the following:
· How was data in motion analytics performed in the selected case study?
· Why it is important to apply data analytics to data in motion?
For additional support with this assignment, please see the Web resources listed for this unit.
Unit 7 DB 1
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Analyzing large data sets requires developing and applying complex algorithms. As data sets become larger, the ability of skilled individuals to make sense of it all becomes more difficult. Discuss the following:
· What is the future impact of big data analytics for artificial intelligence?
· Provide an example of artificial intelligence use in big data generation and analysis.
See Web resources for suggested sites to visit.
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Unit 7 DB 2
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Data analytics is all about retrieving the right information from a large pool of data. Many techniques, fast algorithms, and infrastructures are used to help extract the information you need, but in many cases, your abilities are limited. Discuss the following:
· Is the combination of big data and artificial intelligence important in any industry?
· Provide an example where artificial intelligence was used or applied in any industry.
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Unit 8 DB 1
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Data analytics results are useful when the revealed information is presented in an understandable fashion. There are many tools currently available in the market that are used to present information in the final stage of data analytics. Discuss the following:
· Select an industry, and discuss 3 big data visualization tools often used in that particular industry.
· Provide your opinion on their impact or purpose for an industry.
See this units Web resource section for suggested sites to visit.
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Unit 9 DB 1
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
The three main ingredients for artificial intelligence are computers, data, and fast algorithms. Big data technologies can turn infinite streams of data into business intelligence decisions capabilities. Discuss the following:
· How does artificial intelligence influence big data analytics?
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Unit 10 DB 1
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
The future is about the integration and convergence of sensor networks, data analytics, cloud, API, and artificial intelligence. Technology trend is about the use of devices to make right decisions based on large amount of data, help with daily life, and business operations. Discuss the following:
· How are the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence connected and related?
· Can one be without the help of the other?
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Unit 10 DB 2
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Summative Discussion Board
Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 3 paragraphs on the following:
· What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?
· How did participating in discussions help your understanding of the subject matter? Is anything still unclear that could be clarified?
· What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information?
· The main post should include at least 1 reference to research sources, and all sources should be cited using APA format.
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