According to Box 10.1, in addition to consisting of unusually large datasets, big data
A) are collected digitally.
B) take a long time to process.
C) take years to accumulate.
D) describe social units such as cities, states, and nations.

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Big data refers to datasets that are too large and complex to be processed by traditional data processing tools. These datasets are typically collected digitally, which is what distinguishes them from other large datasets that may be collected through traditional methods such as surveys. While big data may take time to process, this is not a defining characteristic of it. Similarly, big data may describe social units, but it is not limited to this kind of data.