What is Data?

Data is a collection of facts, numbers, words, observations, or other useful information that can be used for calculation, reasoning, or planning. Data is the foundation for generating meaningful information, and it can be used in a variety of fields, including scientific research and business analytics.?

Here are some characteristics of data:

• Raw and unprocessed
• Organized
• Can be qualitative or quantitative
• Can be represented in different ways
• Can be used in different ways

Some examples of data include:

• Sales figures
• Population counts
• Performance metrics
• Written content in books, articles, emails, or social media posts
• Photographs, screenshots, or scanned historical documents