Big data refers to any database that:
A) contains more than one petabyte of data.
B) discovers patterns in data.
C) has a large volume and variety of data.
D) includes data from thousands of websites.
E) stores data in rows and columns.

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Big data is characterized by its large volume, variety, and velocity of data. While the size of the database is a factor, it is not the only defining characteristic of big data. The ability to discover patterns in the data and the sources of the data are also important considerations, but C is the most accurate description. Storing data in rows and columns is a basic feature of databases, but this alone does not make it a big data database.

Big Data Refers to Any Database That