datapoints
Individual data entries
Datapoints are individual pieces of information collected for analysis—single observations, measurements, or facts that together form a dataset.
In statistics and research, each datapoint contributes to patterns and conclusions: We need more datapoints before drawing conclusions.
The term extends loosely to any discrete bit of evidence: That's just one datapoint, but it's telling.
Also spelled as two words: data points.
Quantified sizes or amounts
- valuesPrinciples held worthwhile
- numbersCounting and calculation symbols
- figuresNumerical values or forms
- statisticsCollected numerical information
variables · observations · samples · readings · metrics · quantities · frequencies · percentages
Statistical relationship measure
- regressionReturn to former state
- clusteringForming concentrated groups
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
- modelingSimulating or demonstrating form
algorithm · anomaly · validation · inference · sampling · interpolation · extrapolation · normalization
Collection of people meeting
- recordingCaptured audio or video
- captureTake into custody
- loggingRecording system events
- inputData received for processing
entry · acquisition · aggregation · storage · spreadsheet · sensors · survey · sampling
Path of moving object
- fluctuationsIrregular rises and falls
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
- growthIncrease in size
- declineDecrease or refuse
peaks · troughs · volatility · seasonality · time-series · historical · longitudinal · projections
measurements
Quantified sizes or amounts
- valuesPrinciples held worthwhile
- numbersCounting and calculation symbols
- figuresNumerical values or forms
statistics · variables · observations · samples · readings · metrics · quantities · frequencies · percentages · ratios
correlation
Statistical relationship measure
- regressionReturn to former state
- clusteringForming concentrated groups
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
modeling · algorithm · anomaly · validation · inference · sampling · interpolation · extrapolation · normalization · aggregation
gathering
Collection of people meeting
input · entry · acquisition · aggregation · storage · spreadsheet · sensors · survey · sampling · timestamps
trajectory
Path of moving object
- fluctuationsIrregular rises and falls
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
- growthIncrease in size
decline · peaks · troughs · volatility · seasonality · time-series · historical · longitudinal · projections · forecasting
datapointstrend
Direction of change
pattern · trendline · synthesis · aggregate · conclusion
datapointsdataset
Organized collection of information
totality · whole · population · corpus · entirety
datapointsintuition
Instinctive immediate understanding
anecdotes · impressions · gut feeling · speculation · conjecture