data point
A 'data point' is a fundamental element in data analysis, representing a single piece of information within a larger dataset.
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Definition
B2Statistics
(technical, academic)A single value or measurement in a dataset used for analysis.
Example
- Each data point on the graph represents a different student's test score.
C1Data Analysis
(technical)An individual piece of information used to identify trends and patterns.
Example
- The analyst examined each data point to understand the overall trend.
C1Technology
(technical)A specific item of information collected from a device or network.
Example
- The sensor sends a data point every minute to the monitoring system.
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