Andrew Bancroft • 12/16/2017

What is Data? (Like I'm 5)

This article uses a relatable story of a parent explaining their job to a 5-year-old to introduce the concept of data. Through a bug-hunting adventure, it illustrates how observations—like bug names, colors, speeds, and measurements—are recorded as data. The author distinguishes between qualitative and quantitative data types, emphasizing that data is captured information from real-world events. Written in a friendly, accessible tone, it serves as a beginner-friendly primer on data fundamentals, relevant to IT and technology learners.

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