The Merriam-Webster dictionary says that data is "factual information used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation." If we observe something and write down what we observe, we're gathering data. It's definitely easier than hunting data.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary says that data is "factual information used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation." If we observe something and write down what we observe, we're gathering data. It's definitely easier than hunting data.