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University Student Internet Traffic Analytics
Education & Learning Analytics
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About
This dataset provides detailed records of internet usage by graduate students at an Indian university. It offers insight into the online activities of students, including data transfer volumes, session durations, and reasons for session breaks. The data can be instrumental in understanding student behaviour patterns, network load, and identifying trends in internet consumption within an academic setting.
Columns
- name: Anonymised unique identifier for each user, formatted as 'user#'.
- start_time: Timestamp indicating when an internet session began.
- usage_time: The duration for which the internet was actively used during a session before disconnection.
- IP: The Internet Protocol (IP) address assigned to the device during the session.
- MAC: The Media Access Control (MAC) address of the device used for the internet session.
- upload: The volume of data uploaded by the user in Kilobytes (KB).
- download: The volume of data downloaded by the user in Kilobytes (KB).
- total_transfer: The total volume of data (upload + download) transferred in Kilobytes (KB) during the session.
- seession_break_reason: The stated reason for the termination of an internet session, such as 'Idle-Timeout' or 'Lost-Carrier'.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided as a CSV file, with a sample file
internet_session.csv being approximately 515.13 kB in size. It comprises 9 columns and contains 4712 records for most key fields, providing a rich collection of usage data. Specific row counts vary slightly for some columns due to a small number of mismatches or missing values.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing the most frequent internet activity times throughout the day.
- Tracking how often IP addresses or devices change for individual users.
- Calculating average internet usage per hour, per day, and per month for graduate students.
- Investigating whether different users utilise the same device.
- Identifying patterns in session breaks and their common causes.
- Network capacity planning and resource allocation in university environments.
Coverage
The data encompasses internet usage by graduate students specifically at an Indian university. The time range for the recorded sessions spans from 10th May 2022 to 6th November 2022. Updates to this dataset are expected on a quarterly basis.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Researchers: For studies on student digital habits, network performance, and educational technology adoption.
- University IT Departments: To monitor network health, manage bandwidth, and understand user behaviour for service improvement.
- Data Scientists/Analysts: For developing predictive models on internet usage or identifying anomalies in network traffic.
- Policy Makers: To inform decisions related to digital infrastructure and access in educational institutions.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Graduate Student Internet Usage Data (Indian University)
- Indian University Student Network Activity Log
- Graduate Student Digital Footprint (2022)
- University Student Internet Traffic Analytics
- Student Internet Session Records
Attributes
Original Data Source: University Student Internet Traffic Analytics
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