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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. research methods
  4. data collection

Preferred term

data collection

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Systematic gathering of data for a particular purpose from various sources, including questionnaires, interviews, observation, existing records, and electronic devices. The process is usually preliminary to statistical analysis of the data.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/31785

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