| Accuracy |
The degree to which data or information is correct, precise, and free from errors. |
| Data |
Raw facts or figures that have not yet been processed or analyzed. |
| Data Partitioning |
A technique used in distributed databases to divide the data into smaller subsets or partitions, which are then stored on different nodes in the network. |
| Data Processing |
The transformation of raw data into a meaningful format through various operations and actions. |
| Data Quality |
The level of accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data. |
| Database |
A structured set of data stored electronically. |
| Database Management System (DBMS) |
A software system that manages databases, providing interfaces for users to interact with the data. |
| Decision Making |
The process of selecting a course of action or making a choice based on available data and information. |
| Delimiter |
A character used to separate fields or records within a flat file database, allowing for easy parsing and retrieval of data. |
| Distributed Database |
A type of database that stores data across multiple computers or servers, allowing for improved performance, fault tolerance, and scalability. |
| Field |
A component of a record in a flat file database that represents a single attribute or property of the entity being stored. |
| Flat File Database |
A type of database that stores data in a plain-text file without a complex structure. |
| Graph Database |
A type of database that uses graph structures to store, represent, and query relationships between complex interconnected data entities. |
| In-Memory Database |
A database system that primarily relies on the main memory (RAM) of a computer for data storage, instead of traditional disk storage. |
| Information |
Processed and analyzed data that is meaningful and useful. |
| Information Systems |
A system that collects, processes, stores, analyzes, and disseminates information for a specific purpose. |
| Interpretation |
The act of explaining or making sense of data or information by considering its context and implications. |
| Knowledge |
The understanding or awareness acquired through the interpretation and application of information. |
| Nosql Database |
A type of database that provides a non-relational data model, flexible schema, and horizontal scalability, often used for big data and real-time applications. |
| Object-Oriented Database |
A type of database that stores data as objects, which have their own properties and behaviors. |
| Record |
A unit of data in a flat file database that contains all relevant information about a specific entity or object. |
| Relational Database |
A type of database that organizes data into tables with rows and columns, and establishes relationships between tables. |
| Relevance |
The quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate to a specific purpose or topic. |
| Replication |
The process of creating and maintaining copies of data across multiple nodes in a distributed database for increased fault tolerance and availability. |
| SQL |
Structured Query Language, a programming language used for managing relational databases. |
| Spatial Database |
A database that is optimized for storing and querying spatial data, such as points, lines, and polygons. |
| Time-Series Database |
A type of database optimized for storing and retrieving time-stamped or time-series data, such as sensor readings or financial market data. |
| Value |
The worth or significance of data or information in a particular context. |
