Understanding Data · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Computer Science
Differentiate between structured data and unstructured data. Give one suitable example of each and mention one reason why structured data is generall…
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Differentiate between structured data and unstructured data. Give one suitable example of each and mention one reason why structured data is generally easier to analyse using conventional database tools.
Solution
Structured data has a well-defined schema, making searching, sorting and querying straightforward. Unstructured data lacks a fixed schema and usually requires specialised processing techniques.
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