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Data & Analytics · Foundational

Five Vs of Big Data

The characteristics of big data: Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity and Value.

Definition

Volume is scale, velocity is the speed of generation and processing, variety is the range of formats and sources, veracity is accuracy and trustworthiness, and value is business usefulness. Some frameworks use three, four or more Vs.

Exam tip

Veracity relates to data quality and uncertainty, a common distractor among the Vs.

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