"Varying fields for each entity in a JSON document is an example of ______."
Relational data → Stored in structured tables with fixed schema (e.g., SQL database). Not applicable here.
Structured data → Has a strict schema (columns and types are predefined). JSON allows variation, so not structured.
Semi-structured data → Data that does not require a fixed schema, but still uses markers (tags, keys) to separate elements. JSON and XML are classic examples. ✅
Unstructured data → Data without schema or labeling (e.g., videos, images, free text). Not JSON.
Since JSON documents can have varying fields per entity (flexible schema), this is considered semi-structured data.
Correct Answer: semi-structured data
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