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What is opinion research?

Opinion research is a form of empirical social research used to investigate opinions, attitudes and behaviors of people or groups. Various methods are used for this purpose, such as surveys, interviews, group discussions and observations. Opinion research is often used in advertising, politics and business research to gain a better understanding of target groups and make better decisions.

What is machine learning (ML)?

Machine learning is an area of artificial intelligence that deals with the development of algorithms that allow computer systems to learn from experience. These algorithms allow computers to learn from examples to solve complex tasks without being explicitly programmed. Machine learning is a constantly evolving approach that enables computer systems to solve increasingly complex tasks.

What is InnoDB?

InnoDB is a relational database storage engine developed by Oracle Corporation and part of MySQL. It provides transaction security, isolation and parallel data processing. InnoDB is the preferred storage engine for most applications because it offers a number of features and options that other storage engines do not. These include atomicity, consistency, isolation and durability (ACID compliance), as well as performance and scalability improvements.

What is data mining?

Data mining is a technique in which large amounts of data are searched and analyzed to identify patterns and relationships. The technique is widely used in business, science, and healthcare to make decisions, solve problems, and make discoveries.

What is Big Data?

Big Data refers to a collection of very large and/or complex data sets that are too complex to process using traditional data processing methods. Big Data can come from a variety of sources, such as text, audio, video, or images, and can be used for analysis to provide insights that aid in decision making.