Data set
Data set
A Data set (pronounced: /ˈdeɪtə sɛt/) is a collection of related, discrete items of related data that may be accessed individually or in combination or managed as a whole entity.
Etymology
The term "Data set" originated from the field of computer science and statistics. "Data" is a plural of "datum", which is originally a Latin noun meaning "something given". "Set" comes from the Old English 'settan' meaning to 'put in place'.
Definition
A data set is a collection of data, usually presented in tabular form. Each column represents a particular variable. Each row corresponds to a given member of the data set in question. Its size can be arbitrary, not exceeding the physical limits of the storage medium.
Usage in Medical Field
In the medical field, data sets are often used in research and studies. They provide a structured way to organize and analyze health-related data. For example, a data set might include information about patient demographics, health histories, lab results, and treatment outcomes.
Related Terms
- Data: A representation of facts, concepts, or instructions in a formalized manner suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing by humans or by automatic means.
- Data Analysis: The process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, suggesting conclusions, and supporting decision-making.
- Data Collection: The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest, in an established systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes.
- Data Mining: The computational process of discovering patterns in large data sets involving methods at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics, and database systems.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Data set
- Wikipedia's article - Data set
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