Data Formats and Types: An Overview

Data Formats and Types: An Overview When you think about the word "format," a lot of things might come to mind. Think of an advertisement for your favorite store. You might find it in the form of a print ad, a billboard, or even a commercial. The information is presented in the format that works best for you to take it in. The format of a dataset is a lot like that, and choosing the right format will help you manage and use your data in the best way possible. Data format examples Primary Data Vs Secondary Data: Primary Data: Collected by a researcher from a first hand source. eg: Data from an interview you conducted Secondary Data: Gathered by other people or from other researchers. ...