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Collecting and Recording Data

Learn how scientists collect useful observations, record measurements clearly, and judge the quality of the data.

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Data is recorded evidence

In science, data is the evidence collected during observations, surveys or experiments. Useful data is recorded as it is collected, with enough detail that someone else can understand what was measured, when it was measured and how reliable the result is likely to be.