COURSE
Core Data Concepts and Data Representation
INR 29
Description
Fundamental understanding of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data types and their characteristics.
Learning Objectives
Learners will distinguish between data types, understand data schemas, and identify appropriate use cases for each data format.
Topics (4)
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Structured Data Characteristics
Structured data follows predefined schemas with fixed relationships and data types, stored in relational databases.
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Semi-Structured Data Formats
Semi-structured data combines structured elements with flexible organization, using markup or key-value pairs.
3
Unstructured Data Types
Unstructured data lacks fixed structure, including text files, images, videos, and documents requiring specialized processing.
4
Data Quality and Metadata
Data quality ensures accuracy, completeness, and consistency while metadata provides context and lineage information.