Delgado, Angelyca M.

BSP3E – COCE51-1-21
Lab – Explore a Large Dataset
Objectives
Explore a sample dataset to view the power of Big Data.

Background / Scenario
Before data can become meaningful information, it needs to be processed.

Required Resources
• PC with access to the Internet

Step 1: Locate a large, free, searchable database.

a. Click here to access the United States Department of Agriculture Statistics Service database.
b. Select: Quick Stats (Searchable Database)
Notice the status in the top right hand corner. How many records are currently in the database?

47,161,948 records. are currently in the database.

Step 2: Select Categories

a) From the categories select:

Program: Census
Sector: Animals & Products
Group: Poultry
Commodity: Ducks
Category: Inventory
Data Item: Ducks – Inventory
Geographic Level: State
State: Alaska

Next, select: Get Data

What was the inventory of ducks in Alaska in 2012?

The inventory of ducks in Alaska in 2012 was 226.

Select the Back button and change the state to Hawaii. Ensure that the year is still 2012.
What was the inventory of ducks in Hawaii in 2012?

The inventory of ducks in Hawaii in 2012 was 1,275.

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b) If you owned a company that required ducks, how would this database be of use to the company?

The given information on duck supplies in Alaska would be very helpful for my business if I owned a duck-
related business. The past data lets me plan my supply carefully, so I can see how the number of ducks
will change over time and predict trends. This information is very important for changing how I buy things
and making sure my company always has ducks. The database also helps with price predictions by
looking at past supplies along with market demand and environmental factors. This helps with making
budgets and getting deals with sellers. Risk management is also helped by the information because it
shows possible problems in the supply chain, which lets backup plans be made. The split of inventory
data can also help with quality control, making sure that the ducks that are bought meet certain
standards. Lastly, the database gives a past view for making smart decisions about things like buying,
growth, and managing the whole supply chain. Basically, the database is a complete set of tools that can
help me make smart choices and improve different parts of your duck-dependent business.

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