Introduction to Big Data Techniques
50 questions available
Key Points
- FinTech: Innovation in financial service design and delivery.
- 3 Vs of Big Data: Volume, Velocity, Variety.
- Traditional Sources: Financial markets, Businesses, Governments.
- Non-Traditional Sources: Social media, Sensor networks, Company exhaust.
Key Points
- Neural Networks: Mimic brain processing; used in fraud detection.
- Supervised Learning: Uses labeled training data; identifies signals.
- Unsupervised Learning: No labels; describes data structure.
- Overfitting: Model is too complex, treats noise as signal.
- Underfitting: Model is too simple, misses signal.
Key Points
- Tag Cloud: Visualizes word frequency.
- Mind Map: Visualizes conceptual relationships.
- NLP: Interprets human language (e.g., reports).
- Algorithmic Trading: Speed, anonymity, lower costs.
Questions
What does the term 'FinTech' primarily refer to?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is NOT listed as a primary area of FinTech development in the text?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following represents the 'Three Vs' that characterize Big Data?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is considered a 'Traditional' source of Big Data?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is considered a 'Non-traditional' source of Big Data?
View answer and explanationWhat does 'Velocity' refer to in the context of Big Data?
View answer and explanationA dataset consisting of stock prices from the NYSE would be classified as deriving from which source?
View answer and explanationData gathered from 'Sensor networks' falls under which category?
View answer and explanationWhich challenge of Big Data refers to the potential for the data to not represent the population accurately?
View answer and explanationWhat does 'Variety' in Big Data imply?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is a challenge associated with 'Outliers' in Big Data?
View answer and explanationNeural networks are a technology primarily associated with which field?
View answer and explanationWhat is a common application of Neural Networks in finance mentioned in the text?
View answer and explanationMachine Learning algorithms are characterized by their ability to:
View answer and explanationIn the context of Machine Learning, what is a 'Training dataset' used for?
View answer and explanationWhat describes 'Overfitting' in a machine learning model?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is a characteristic of an 'Underfitting' model?
View answer and explanationWhat is meant by the 'Black box' approach in AI algorithms?
View answer and explanationWhich type of machine learning uses 'labeled' data?
View answer and explanationIn unsupervised learning, the algorithm primarily seeks to:
View answer and explanationDeep Learning is best described as using:
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary definition of Data Science according to the text?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is NOT a method of Data Processing mentioned?
View answer and explanationWhat is the purpose of Data Visualization?
View answer and explanationIn a 'Tag Cloud', how are words displayed?
View answer and explanationHow does a 'Mind Map' differ from a Tag Cloud?
View answer and explanationWhat does 'Text Analytics' primarily involve?
View answer and explanationWhat is 'Natural Language Processing' (NLP) used for?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is a benefit of 'Algorithmic Trading'?
View answer and explanationAlgorithmic trading automatically places trades when:
View answer and explanationIn the context of FinTech, what is 'Robo-advice'?
View answer and explanationWhich attribute of Big Data challenges the ability to 'Learn and Organize' the data?
View answer and explanationCompany exhaust is best described as:
View answer and explanationIf an ML model learns relationships based on labelled training data, it is performing:
View answer and explanationWhich technique would be most appropriate for identifying distinct customer segments without prior knowledge of the segments?
View answer and explanationWhat distinguishes 'Deep Learning' from simple machine learning?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following creates a risk of a 'False Negative' in hypothesis testing concepts applied to ML?
View answer and explanationWhy might a 'Black Box' AI model be problematic in finance?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is a 'Traditional' source of data?
View answer and explanationWhat is the role of a 'Validation dataset' in Machine Learning?
View answer and explanationAn algorithm that identifies the best signal to forecast future returns based on historical examples is using:
View answer and explanationWhich characteristic of Big Data requires advanced storage and processing capabilities?
View answer and explanationAlgorithmic trading provides 'Anonymity', which implies:
View answer and explanationWhich of the following best describes 'Selection Bias' in the context of Big Data challenges?
View answer and explanationIf a dataset contains unstructured text, video, and numbers, it demonstrates high:
View answer and explanationThe use of computers to monitor analyst commentary and interpret sentiment involves:
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is NOT a benefit of Algorithmic Trading listed in the text?
View answer and explanationA 'Sensor Network' monitoring foot traffic in a retail store to predict sales is an example of:
View answer and explanationWhen a machine learning model is 'Overtrained', it is synonymous with:
View answer and explanationWhich field integrates Machine Learning, Statistics, and other disciplines to curate and transfer Big Data?
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