Keywords
Sentiment Analysis
SMART-PLS
Assortment and Sentiment Analysis
How to Cite
Abstract
Big-Data is the recent trend in data sciences prevailing all over the globe. The tool aids significantly in optimization of knowledge and has predominant use in optimization of knowledge and productivity. However, there is lack of understanding of concept and its application in Pakistan as indicated by Gallup Pakistan (2018) and stream of data is going to be doubled in two years’ time Tankard (2012). Therefore, there is a definite need of research which optimizes understanding associated with technology and its application from the context of Pakistan. Hence considering the application of big-data in retail sector this study aims to explore the impact of sentiment analysis through relating impact of big-data with effective assortment s of online stores. Although data has been collected from IT experts associated with online retail sector via quota sampling and SMART-PLS has been incorporated for the purpose of analysis. Results of the study highlights that big-data is perceived as the major tool for the betterment of assortment in online retail stores although data scientist and their applicability might diminish the impact of the use of big-data.
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