Data Preparation for Big Data Analytics: Methods and Experiences

This chapter provides an overview of methods for preprocessing structured and unstructured data in the scope of Big Data. Specifically, this chapter summarizes according methods in the context of a real-world dataset in a petro-chemical production setting. The chapter describes state-of-the-art methods for data preparation for Big Data Analytics. Furthermore, the chapter discusses experiences and first insights in a specific project setting with respect to a real-world case study. Furthermore, interesting directions for future research are outlined.