Data collection
Origin: Lat. datum collectĭo, -ōnis
The collection is the process of assembling data for use in a study. While this term generally applies to quantitative data, it can also be used to refer to collection of qualitative data (as in the collection of opinions in an opinion poll).
Spanish: Compilación de datos.
Sources and references
- “State of the Future Index” Method, Futures Research Methodology. V. 3 The Millennium Projectview
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