You are expected to carry out a small$-$scale research project in order to explore the $$impact of the application of Big Data Technologies in operational efficiency in a range of academic, scientific and economic areas$$ from the standpoint of a computing professional or a data scientist. The research that you carry out can be based on an organization $/$ organization, a field, a case study, a scenario, etc. that you have access to gather sufficient information to investigate the applications, benefits and limitations of Big Data technologies.

The findings of the research should be presented in a professionally compiled report and the report should cover the given tasks including,

$$ A comprehensive project plan $-$ including a work, time and resource allocation$/$ breakdown using appropriate tools. A business area analysis Including the features and operational areas of the business and the role of stakeholders and their impact on the success of the business.

$$ A research paper $-$ including application and evaluation of quantitative and qualitative research methods to generate relevant primary data and examination of secondary sources to collect relevant secondary data and information.

$$ An Action plan $$ including recommendations and evaluation of project outcomes comparing the decisions given in the project plan.