Which term describes an organized collection of data?

Which term describes an organized collection of data?

• A. Issue
• B. Research findings/results
• C. Questionnaire
• D. Dataset

Answer: (D)

This question tests understanding of data terminology. An organized collection of data is called a dataset. A dataset is typically structured, often arranged in rows and columns so each row is an observation and each column is a variable, which makes it ready for analysis. The organization—clear labels, consistent units, and sometimes metadata—lets you apply statistics or run queries efficiently. This differs from an issue (a problem to solve), a questionnaire (a tool used to collect data), and research findings (the results after analyzing the data).

This question tests understanding of data terminology. An organized collection of data is called a dataset. A dataset is typically structured, often arranged in rows and columns so each row is an observation and each column is a variable, which makes it ready for analysis. The organization—clear labels, consistent units, and sometimes metadata—lets you apply statistics or run queries efficiently. This differs from an issue (a problem to solve), a questionnaire (a tool used to collect data), and research findings (the results after analyzing the data).