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7308493786DataSystematically recorded information, whether numbers or labels, together with its context0
7308501513Data TableAn arrangement of data in which each row represents a case and each column represents a variable1
7308504808ContextThe context ideally tells WHO was measured, WHAT was measured, HOW the data were collected, WHERE the data were collected, and WHEN and WHY the study was performed2
7308514634CaseA case is an individual; about whom or which we have data3
7308516553RespondentSomeone who answers, or responds to, a survey4
7308519946SubjectA human experimental unit. PARTICIPANT.5
7308524729ParticipantAlso a subject.6
7308525899Experimental unitAn individual in a study for which or for whom data values are recorded.7
7308532424RecordInformation about an individual in a database8
7308535718VariableA variable holds information about the same characteristic for many cases9
7308540065SampleThe cases we actually examine in seeking to understand the much larger population.10
7308544296PopulationAll the cases we wish we knew about.11
7308545884Identifier VariableA categorical variable that records a unique value for each case, used to name or identify it.12
7308567101Categorical VariableA variable that names categories (whether with words or numerals) is called categorical.13
7308573008Quantitative VariableA variable in which the numbers act as numerical values is called quantitative. Quantitative variables always have units.14
7308578784UnitsA quantity or amount adopted as a standard of measurement, such as dollars, hours, or grams.15

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