Data

Data is distinct pieces of information, quantified or qualified by some identifier which gives it meaning. ^{1 2}

Raw data is information in a pure form like characters and numbers. We process raw data through many methods to then produce useful data that gives us key insights.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_(computer_science) ↩

2. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/what-is-data/ ↩