ISO/IEC 20546:2019
(Main)Information technology — Big data — Overview and vocabulary
Information technology — Big data — Overview and vocabulary
This document provides a set of terms and definitions needed to promote improved communication and understanding of this area. It provides a terminological foundation for big data-related standards. This document provides a conceptual overview of the field of big data, its relationship to other technical areas and standards efforts, and the concepts ascribed to big data that are not new to big data.
Technologies de l'information — Mégadonnées — Vue d'ensemble et vocabulaire
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INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 20546
First edition
2019-02
Information technology — Big data —
Overview and vocabulary
Technologies de l'information — Mégadonnées — Vue d'ensemble et
vocabulaire
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ISO/IEC 20546:2019(E)
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ISO/IEC 20546:2019(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 1
3.1 Terms and definitions . 1
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 6
4 Key characteristics of big data . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.2 Key data characteristics . 6
4.2.1 Data volume . 6
4.2.2 Data velocity . 6
4.2.3 Data variety . 6
4.2.4 Data variability . 6
4.3 Key data processing characteristics . 7
4.3.1 Data science . 7
4.3.2 Data volatility . . . 7
4.3.3 Data veracity . 7
4.3.4 Benefit . 7
4.3.5 Data visualization .
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