Key Concept of Statistics - Uses of data collection

 

·         Uses of data collection:

Data that we collect can be useful in many ways and in many fields. Effective data collection can help us to solve numerous problems, helps in decision making, getting accurate results, understanding the process and so on.

Data collection serves various important purposes across different fields and disciplines. Some of the fields where data collection plays a vital role are:


Data also helps you to be more strategic, increase efficacy, determining the cause of the problem and also in improving the quality of life. The insights gained from well-executed data collection efforts contribute to informed decision-making and improved outcomes.


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