274 terms

Bitmap Index

Bitmap index is a database indexing technique that uses bit arrays to efficiently query and filter large datasets, especially for columns with low cardinality.

Blob Storage

Blob Storage is a cloud-based service designed to store large amounts of unstructured data such as images, videos, documents, and backups.

Bokeh

Bokeh is the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image, often used to emphasize the subject and enhance visual appeal.

Box Plot

A box plot is a graphical representation that summarizes data distribution through its quartiles, highlighting the median, spread, and potential outliers.

Bubble Map

Bubble Map is a visual thinking tool that uses circles to organize and display information, emphasizing descriptive attributes around a central idea.

Buffer

Buffer is a tool or space used to temporarily hold data, information, or resources before processing or transmission.

Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence is the process of collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to help organizations make informed business decisions.

Canonicalization

Canonicalization is the process of selecting the preferred version of a web page URL among multiple duplicates to improve SEO and avoid content duplication issues.

CAP Theorem

CAP Theorem is a principle in distributed computing that states a system can only guarantee two out of three properties: Consistency, Availability, and Partition Tolerance.

Cartogram

A cartogram is a type of map where geographic areas are resized according to a specific data variable rather than their actual land area.

Cassandra

Cassandra is a highly scalable, distributed NoSQL database designed for handling large amounts of data across many servers with high availability and fault tolerance.

Causation

Causation is the relationship where one event or action directly leads to the occurrence of another event.

CCPA

CCPA is the California Consumer Privacy Act, a law that gives consumers control over their personal data collected by businesses.

Change Data Capture

Change Data Capture is a technique that identifies and tracks changes made to data in a database, enabling efficient data replication and real-time updates.

Chart

A chart is a visual representation of data designed to make complex information easier to understand at a glance.

Chord Diagram

A Chord Diagram is a visual tool used to display relationships or flows between different entities in a circular layout.

Choropleth Map

A choropleth map is a type of thematic map that uses varying shades or colors within predefined areas to represent statistical data.

Churn Analysis

Churn Analysis is the process of identifying and understanding why customers stop using a product or service.

Cloud Data Warehouse

Cloud Data Warehouse is a scalable, cloud-based repository designed to store, manage, and analyze large volumes of structured and semi-structured data for business intelligence and analytics.

Cloud Storage

Cloud storage is a service that allows users to save and access data on remote servers via the internet instead of local devices.

Cluster Computing

Cluster computing is a method of linking multiple computers to work together as a single powerful system for improved performance and reliability.

Cohort Analysis

Cohort Analysis is a method of analyzing the behavior and performance of a specific group of users segmented by shared characteristics over a defined period.

Columnar Database

A columnar database is a type of database that stores data by columns rather than rows, optimizing query performance for analytical and read-heavy workloads.

Convex Hull

Convex Hull is the smallest convex polygon that encloses a set of points in a plane, forming the “tightest” boundary around them.