Data
Data are a set of values for variables about one or more objects or events. A single value of a single variable is a datum, which can be thought of as the fundamental unit of information which is data put into some useful context.
Deeper Knowledge on Data
Data Mining
A guide to finding patterns and relationships in data
Data Science
The scientific method applied to data analysis
Data Teams
The make up and measures of effective data teams
Databases
Organized collections of structured data
Information
Data put into useful context
Research
The systematic process of gathering data to establish facts
Semi-Structured Data
Data that partially adheres to a schema
Statistical data types
Types of data used in statistics: Numerical/quantitative, categorical/qualitative, and ordinal
Structured Data
Data that strictly adheres to a schema
Unstructured Data
Data without a pre-defined or easily derivable format
Broader Topics Related to Data
Computer Science
The study of algorithms, data structures, information, and computation