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Big Data Analitics Assignment One

The document reviews three definitions of big data from Gartner, IBM, and McKinsey & Company that highlight major dimensions of volume, velocity, and variety. It then reviews three sources of data relevant to Ethiopia's Ministry of Agriculture: soil data, rural land administration data, and livestock data, describing the volume, variety, and velocity of each.

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Big Data Analitics Assignment One

The document reviews three definitions of big data from Gartner, IBM, and McKinsey & Company that highlight major dimensions of volume, velocity, and variety. It then reviews three sources of data relevant to Ethiopia's Ministry of Agriculture: soil data, rural land administration data, and livestock data, describing the volume, variety, and velocity of each.

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ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCE

InSS 674 – Big Data Analysis and Business Intelligence

Mini Assignment

Name ID No

By Seid Hussen GSR/2364/16

Summited To Melkamu B. (PhD.)

Due date: May 22, 2024

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia


1. Review three definition of big data and major dimension in that definition

The following are three definitions of big data, each highlighting its major dimensions.

A. Definition by Gartner:

Definition:

"Big data is high-volume, high-velocity, and/or high-variety information assets that demand
cost-effective, innovative forms of information processing for enhanced insight and decision
making."

Major Dimensions:

• Volume: Refers to the vast amounts of data generated every second.

• Velocity: The speed at which new data is generated and moves around.

• Variety: The different types of data (structured, semi-structured, unstructured) coming


from various sources.

B. Definition by IBM:

Definition:

"Big data is the term applied to data sets whose size or type is beyond the ability of traditional
relational databases to capture, manage, and process the data with low latency. It has one or
more of the following characteristics – high volume, high velocity, and high variety. High
veracity and high value are also considerations."

Major Dimensions:

• Volume: The total scale of data.

• Velocity: The rapid rate at which data is generated and processed.

• Variety: The diverse types of data (e.g., text, images, video).

• Veracity: The trustworthiness and quality of the data.

• Value: The potential insights and benefits that can be derived from the data.
C. Definition by McKinsey & Company:

Definition:

"Big data refers to datasets whose size is beyond the ability of typical database software tools
to capture, store, manage, and analyze. This data is characterized by its sheer volume, the speed
at which it must be processed, and the variety of forms it takes."

Major Dimensions:

• Volume: The large scale of data that exceeds traditional storage capabilities.

• Velocity: The need for quick processing and analysis of data.

• Variety: The wide range of data types and sources.

2. Review three source of data in our context preferable if the source is from different
discipline?

The following are data sources in context of Ethiopian ministry of agriculture.

Soil Data

Soil data is critical for agriculture, environmental management, and land-use planning.
Understanding soil characteristics helps in optimizing crop production, managing soil health,
and mitigating environmental impacts.

Major Dimensions:

• Volume: Detailed datasets covering various regions and soil types.

• Variety: Includes soil composition, fertility, erosion, and land use practices.

• Velocity: Collected periodically, often through targeted surveys.

Rural Land Administration data

Rural Land Administration data is crucial for managing land resources, ensuring land tenure
security, and supporting agricultural development.

Dimensions of Rural Land Administration data:

Volume: - Large datasets containing detailed records of land ownership, usage rights,
boundaries, and transactions.
• Example: Records of millions of land parcels, each with specific details about
ownership and land use.

Variety: - Includes a wide range of data types such as cadastral maps, land registration
documents, land use plans, and demographic information of landholders.

• Example: Geographic Information System (GIS) data, legal documents, textual


descriptions, and multimedia files like photos of land parcels.

Velocity: - Data is continuously updated as land transactions occur, ownership changes, and
new surveys are conducted.

• Example: Real-time updates to the land registry when a land transaction is completed
or a boundary is redefined.

Livestock data

Livestock data is vital for managing and improving the livestock sector, ensuring animal health,
optimizing production, and informing policy decisions.

Dimensions of livestock data sources relevant to the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture:

Volume: - Extensive datasets covering numerous livestock species.

Example: Records of millions of cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, and other livestock across
different regions.

Variety: -Includes diverse data types such as animal identification, health records, production
metrics, breeding information, and economic data.

• Example: Data on birth rates, vaccination records, milk production, meat yield, and
genetic information.

Velocity: -Data is continuously updated based on ongoing activities such as births, sales,
medical treatments, and productivity measures.

• Example: Real-time updates to health records when vaccinations are administered or


when disease outbreaks are reported.

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