Big data potential in the educational process

Abstract

This article will discuss the potential use of big data in science and the educational process. At the beginning of the article a brief reference about the history of using big data will be given, and then the characteristics, which distinguishing big data from qualitative and quantitative data will be discussed. Unlike qualitative and quantitative data, big data has such characteristics as volume, variety, speed. The article will examine these distinctive characteristics in detail; will also explore the advantages and possibilities of using big data in scientific research. Further, using the example of our own sociological research named “Gender in academic space in modern Kazakhstan”, the potential of using big data techniques will be demonstrated. At the end of the article, recommendations will be given on the use of big data techniques in the educational
process.