Structured vs. Semi-Structured vs. Unstructured Data
In this lesson, we'll uncover details about Structured, Semi-structured, and Unstructured Data. Specifically, Structured Data has a specific format while Unstructured Data lacks it. Semi-structured Data falls in between the two.
We'll cover the following
Structured Data
It comes with a predefined format and structure. Structured Data is usually stored in Relational Databases. It is easy to deal with in the Data Science domain.
Examples
- Here’s a simple table with columns of diverse types. It can be stored in any Relational Database, Excel file, etc.
| Sepal_length | Sepal_width | Petal_length | Petal_width | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.2 | setosa |
| 4.9 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.2 | versicolor |
| 4.7 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | setosa |
| 4.6 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.2 | virginica |
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