Introduction
Collecting data doesn’t have to be hard or complicated.The key is knowing where to find reliable information and how to gather it in ways that fit your goal.Good data collection sets the foundation for meaningful analysis.
Ways to Collect Data
(i)Surveys and Questionnaires:Ask people directly.
(ii)Public Datasets:Use free data available online from governments or organizations.
(iii)APIs:Pull data automatically from websites or apps.
(iv)Manual Collection:Record observations or take notes yourself.
How to Collect Smartly
(i)Choose sources that are trustworthy and up to date.
(ii)Avoid collecting more data than you need.
(iii)Always respect privacy and consent.
Try This Beginner Activity
Step 1:Search for a free dataset online on a topic you like (try Kaggle or data.gov).
Step 2:Check who created it and when it was last updated.
Step 3:Write down one idea you have for analyzing this data.
Coming Next
In Part 7:Cleaning Data Like a Pro,we’ll learn how to prepare messy data so it’s ready for analysis.
💬Question for You:
What’s one topic you’d love to collect data on if you could start today?
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