Data collection: meaning, definitions and examples

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data collection

 

[ ˈdeɪtə kəˈlɛkʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

information technology

The process of gathering, analyzing, and storing data for further use or analysis. Data collection is crucial for making informed decisions and implementing effective strategies.

Synonyms

data acquisition, data capture, data gathering

Examples of usage

  • Data collection is an essential step in conducting research studies.
  • Companies use data collection to improve their products and services.
  • Data collection helps organizations understand their target audience better.

Translations

Translations of the word "data collection" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coleta de dados

🇮🇳 डेटा संग्रहण

🇩🇪 Datensammlung

🇮🇩 pengumpulan data

🇺🇦 збір даних

🇵🇱 zbieranie danych

🇯🇵 データ収集

🇫🇷 collecte de données

🇪🇸 recolección de datos

🇹🇷 veri toplama

🇰🇷 데이터 수집

🇸🇦 جمع البيانات

🇨🇿 sběr dat

🇸🇰 zber dát

🇨🇳 数据收集

🇸🇮 zbiranje podatkov

🇮🇸 gagnasöfnun

🇰🇿 деректерді жинау

🇬🇪 მონაცემების შეგროვება

🇦🇿 məlumatların toplanması

🇲🇽 recolección de datos

Word origin

The term "data collection" has its roots in the field of statistics and research methodology. The systematic collection of data has been a fundamental aspect of scientific inquiry for centuries, with the goal of obtaining accurate and reliable information to support conclusions and decision-making. With the advent of technology and the rise of big data, the importance of data collection has grown exponentially, leading to the development of advanced methods and tools for data gathering and analysis.