There are many definitions of big data. Some define it by scale, some by methods or technology that can be used, and so on. Directions In your initial post, come up with your own or adopt (cite) definition for data mining of large data sets from the academic literature (max 5 years old). Explain what requirements the data has to meet to qualify to be big data. What would make it different from a regular dataset in terms of scale, methods, and technologies that should be used to analyze it? Make sure NOT to limit the basis of your submission to so-called five V's of big data.