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Data

1 Definition

Value and possibly Uncertainty of a Trait of a specific Entity.

Notes

  • Data simply describe entities using certain traits and are not targeted at a particular use or audience.

Examples

Data can be categorised into: - factual (i.e. obtained by Observation) or fictional (obtained e.g. through modelling, estimating or assigning) - quantitative (continuous) or qualitative (categorical) - analogue or digital (list not exhaustive!)

Sources

  • KCEO