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Data Collection and Storage - Sources, Sampling, and Measurement Thinking | Prep4Uni.online

Data Collection and Storage - Sources, Sampling, and Measurement Thinking | Prep4Uni.online

A concept-first introduction to collecting data responsibly and effectively. Covers data sources (surveys, sensors, logs, APIs), sampling and bias, measurement quality, and practical planning for datasets that support reliable analysis. Emphasizes that good analytics begins with well-framed questions and well-collected data.

Keywords:
data quality, sensors, sampling, bias, APIs, privacy, data governance, measurement, surveys, data collection, experimental design
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Material Type:
Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:
December 18, 2025
Date Modified in MERLOT:
December 29, 2025
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Submitter:
Jacob Gan
Primary Audience:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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Website
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Language:
English
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No
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This work is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal

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