Primary research (General Questions Analysis)


When asked how familiar they are with the concept of big data 9 people were not familiar at all with the subject, followed by 4 people that were a little bit familiar. The majority of people that is 13 were somehow familiar and another 4 people were more knowledgeable about the big data. However, none of the responders were specialists in the field of big data.  

 Forms response chart. Question title: How would you rate your familiarity with the concept of big data? . Number of responses: 30 responses.

The next question was about the responders' understanding of big data. 40% think that big data is 'the large volume of data collected by organizations. 20 % (6 people in each group) equally chose the other 2 options:

  • the analysis of data to gain insights and make informed decisions
  • the use of algorithms to process and interpret data.
6 people (20%) were not familiar with the term 'Big Data'. 

Forms response chart. Question title: What is your understanding of Big Data? . Number of responses: 30 responses.

In the survey, the following question gave an interesting result. 13 people responders, comprising 43.3% of the total were undecided or unsure whether individuals should have more control over the collection and use of their personal data in Big Data projects. Out of the remaining responders, 40% (one person less) opposed the idea of individuals having more control. Meanwhile, 5 people (16.7%) thought that the benefits of Big Data outweigh individual control.

Forms response chart. Question title: Do you think individuals should have more control over the collection and use of their personal data in Big Data projects? . Number of responses: 30 responses.

When asked about potential ethical concerns related to big data, the majority of respondents (21) expressed worry about privacy and data protection. Following closely behind, 11 people expressed concern over security and cybersecurity. Six respondents noted that fairness and transparency were worrisome, while five expressed concern over accountability and responsibility. Four individuals were worried about bias and discrimination. One person mentioned the potential danger of the immense power that big data holds, while only one individual had no opinion on the matter.

Forms response chart. Question title: Which of the following do you consider as potential ethical concerns associated with big data? (Select all that apply) . Number of responses: 30 responses.


According to a survey, 40% (12 people) believe that when working with big data, ethical considerations should be a top priority for organizations and researchers. Followed by 20% (6 people) who consider it to be somewhat important. 33.3% (10 people) agree to some extent, while 3.3% (1 person) believe it is not really important. Only one person thinks it is not important at all. 

Forms response chart. Question title: How important do you think it is for organizations and researchers to prioritize ethical considerations when working with big data? . Number of responses: 30 responses.

Finally, the survey asked responders if educational institutions should offer training on ethical considerations when working with Big Data. Out of the respondents, 46.7% (14 people) believed that it is crucial for students entering this field, while 16.7% (5 people) thought it was not essential. Additionally, 36.7% (11 people) were unsure about the necessity of such training.


Forms response chart. Question title: In your opinion, should educational institutions provide training on ethical considerations in working with Big Data? . Number of responses: 30 responses.

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