 Scale factor (computer science)

In computer science, "scale factor" can refer to several concepts depending on the context in which it is used, but generally, it relates to the dimensionless ratio that indicates how much a system can be scaled or how the performance of a system changes based on changes in size or quantity. Here are some common applications of the term: 1. **Scaling in Databases**: In the context of databases, scale factor refers to the size of the dataset used for benchmarking.