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Data Science
Data Science is a field of study that combines domain expertise,
programming skills, and knowledge of mathematics and statistics
to extract meaningful insights from the data. Data Science uses
techniques such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to
extract meaningful information and to predict future patterns
and behaviours.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Internet of Things (IoT) describes the network of physical
devices that have unique identifiers (UIDs) and are capable
of communicating with other devices over the network. This
technology can transfer data over a network without any
human intervention. The devices can be your smartphones,
refrigerators, televisions, washing machines, sensors, wearable
devices etc.
For example, a lightbulb can be switched ON using a
smartphone app. To check on SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), the Mimo monitor is a
new kind of infant monitor that provides parents with real-time information about their baby’s
respiration, skin temperature, body position and activity level on their smartphones.
Edge Computing
Edge computing is a complimentary approach to cloud computing. Edge computing keeps computer
data close to the user.
Just like cloud computing, edge computing provides storage and applications to be consumed by the
end-users. However, edge computing runs fewer processes in the cloud and moves those processes
to local places, such as on a user’s computer or any IoT device.
Edge computing is used in technologies such as autonomous vehicles, video conferencing, and
augmented reality. Edge computing, for example, reduces the delay of waiting for a server in the
cloud to respond when an autonomous car makes a split-second choice to brake and avoid a collision.
Information Literacy
Quest Technology Literacy
Match the following:
1. AI machines a. a software robot that mimics human actions
2. RPA b. network of physical devices that have UIDs
3. Machine Learning c. a complimentary approach to cloud computing
4. IoT d. smart and intelligent as the human brain
5. Edge computing e. involves the use of algorithms to find and apply patterns
to data
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