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Big Data

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: Large, complex datasets (can include images, text, numbers). Too large for a single computer to process quickly.

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Data Science

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: The process of analyzing and manipulating large datasets to extract useful information.

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TinyDB

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Stores data locally on the device.

Data access is synchronous (immediate).

Best for apps used by one person on one device.

Not shared between users/devices.

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CloudDB

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Stores data online, in the cloud.

Data access is asynchronous (may take time)

Allows multiple users/devices to access shared data.

Requires an event handler like GotValue to detect when data is ready.

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Synchronous

Asynchronous

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A-: Happens after a delay; program must wait for confirmation (CloudDB).
S-: Happens immediately (TinyDB).

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Algorithmic bias

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Systematic errors caused by flawed data or biased algorithms.:
Can create unfair or discriminatory outcomes.

Often happens when:
Data isn’t diverse enough.
Data is collected unfairly.
The algorithm is trained on biased information.

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Open Access

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: Data that’s publicly available to everyone.

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Unauthorized Access

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: Using or copying someone’s data/work without permission = Piracy.

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Memory Units (Smallest to Largest)
Petabyte → Exabyte → Zettabyte → Yottabyte

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Decimal vs Binary Storage
Everyday/Decimal: 1 kilobyte = 1000 bytes
Computer/Binary: 1 kilobyte = 1024 bytes

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DMCA
Digital Millennium Copyright Act

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Purpose: To prevent copyright violations with digital content and technology.

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Machine Learning

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Computer learns from data (example: drawing activity where the computer guessed what you were drawing).

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🎵 Napster

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A program where users downloaded songs from each other.

Example of peer-to-peer (P2P) architecture.

Shut down due to copyright infringement lawsuits.

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Data to Test Hypotheses

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Create a visualization (e.g., charts, graphs) to identify trends or patterns.
Helps determine whether a hypothesis is supported or not.

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Copyright:

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A legal right that gives the creator of original work control over how it’s used, shared, or reproduced.

Violating copyright = using someone else’s work without permission = piracy

Fair Use: Limited use of copyrighted material for things like education, criticism, news, or parody (with restrictions).

Best Practice: Always give credit and get permission if you’re using someone else’s content, especially in apps or websites.