data
ChatGPT's explanation of "data": Data refers to information represented in some form, usually numbers, text or symbols, and can be collected, analyzed and interpreted. Data can be used to describe phenomena, support decision making, or conduct research.
For example, in business, sales data can help companies understand market trends and consumer behavior; in scientific research, experimental data can be used to verify hypotheses or discover new knowledge.
Data can come from a variety of sources, including surveys, experiments, observations, or automated collection systems. With the advancement of technology, data collection and analysis have become easier and easier, and play an important role in various fields.
The origin of the word data can be traced back to the Latin word "datum", which means "given thing", and in the modern context it usually refers to raw information that can be calculated and analyzed.