Data vs. Datas — Which is Correct Spelling?

Data are units of information, often numeric, that are collected through observation. In a more technical sense, data are a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables about one or more persons or objects, while a datum (singular of data) is a single value of a single variable.Although the terms "data" and "information" are often used interchangeably, these terms have distinct meanings.

Plural of datum

Information, especially in a scientific or computational context, or with the implication that it is organized.

(collectively) Recorded observations that are usually presented in a structured format.

(computing) A representation of facts or ideas in a formalized manner capable of being communicated or manipulated by some process.

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See Datum.

A collection of facts, observations, or other information related to a particular question or problem; as, the historical data show that the budget deficit is only a small factor in determining interest rates.

Information, most commonly in the form of a series of binary digits, stored on a physical storage medium for manipulation by a computer program. It is contrasted with the program which is a series of instructions used by the central processing unit of a computer to manipulate the data. In some conputers data and execuatble programs are stored in separate locations.

A collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn;