Here is a simple introduction to the concepts behind MapReduce and Hadoop Big Data technologies.
Note that the products themselves are less interesting than the idea of how we can process huge amounts of data effectively.
What is a Relational Database?
This video demonstrates differences between a relational database and an Excel spreadsheet for storing data:
Quiz for Week 9
Quiz for Week 8
Here is the link for the week 8 quiz:
7.2 Submit your cleaned Excel workbook
Use this form to submit your Excel workbook for extra points.
Individual Assignment 1 Submission Form
Submit your Tableau workbook and answer sheet using this form.
Extra Office Hours!
Aleksi (at Speakman 206D)
- Monday, 10/3: 5.30–7pm
- Wednesday 10/5: 5.30–7pm
- Thursday 10/6: 12–1pm
Jessica (email for appointment)
- Thursday, 10/6: 7–8 pm (Zoom only)
- Friday 10/7: 4–5 pm (in person or Zoom)
Quiz for Week 7
Answer this quiz before our session starts on Monday, 10/3:
Individual Assignment 1
Here is the specification and dataset for the individual assignment 1.
Also, the submission deadline has been moved to 10/10.
Quiz for Week 5
Answer this quiz before our session starts on Monday, 9/19: