In This Unit we will investigate the world of Data. You may wish to view the video below to give yourself a background into why this area in Mathematics is going to have a significant impact in the 21st Century. Technology is able to capture huge amounts of data in milliseconds. Companies are eager to purchase this data to get greater insights of their business world. You must also be alert how data can be used to misrepresent the truth.
" THERE ARE THRE TYPES OF LIES,
LIES,
DAMN LIES,
and STATISTICS....." (quotation unknown)
LIES,
DAMN LIES,
and STATISTICS....." (quotation unknown)
BIG DATA in the 21st Century - What is it?