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What is Data?
Data. • Data is the plural of datum.
– (Remember your Latin?)
• Data are bits of information
• Often, but not always, data are numbers
•When there is much data to analyze, it is helpful to organize
the information so that we can see patterns.
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Data and Information
• Data is set of qualitative or
quantitative values.
• It is acceptable for data to be used
as a singular subject or a plural
subject.
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