Big Data (2000s) – vast data sets that are too large and/or too complex to be analyzed using traditional techniques. Such data sets are growing exponentially across almost all quantifiable aspects of human life – including formal education, where the focus is usually on identifying patterns, trends, and associations for individuals, identifiable subpopulations, institutions, and organizations.
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Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2023). “Big Data” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.
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