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<p><b>Data collection</b> or <b>data gathering</b> is the process of gathering and <a href="page.php?w=measuring">measuring</a> <a href="page.php?w=information">information</a> on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. <a href="page.php?w=Data">Data</a> collection is a <a href="page.php?w=research">research</a> component in all study fields, including <a href="page.php?w=physical_science">physical</a> and <a href="page.php?w=social_science">social science</a>s, <a href="page.php?w=humanities">humanities</a>,</p><p>
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