- published: 15 May 2015
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Data ( /ˈdeɪtə/ DAY-tə, /ˈdætə/ DA-tə, or /ˈdɑːtə/ DAH-tə) are values of qualitative or quantitative variables, belonging to a set of items. Data in computing (or data processing) are often represented by a combination of items organized in rows and multiple variables organized in columns. Data are typically the results of measurements and can be visualised using graphs or images. Data as an abstract concept can be viewed as the lowest level of abstraction from which information and then knowledge are derived. Raw data, i.e., unprocessed data, refers to a collection of numbers, characters and is a relative term; data processing commonly occurs by stages, and the "processed data" from one stage may be considered the "raw data" of the next. Field data refers to raw data collected in an uncontrolled in situ environment. Experimental data refers to data generated within the context of a scientific investigation by observation and recording.
The word data is the plural of datum, neuter past participle of the Latin dare, "to give", hence "something given". In discussions of problems in geometry, mathematics, engineering, and so on, the terms givens and data are used interchangeably. Such usage is the origin of data as a concept in computer science or data processing: data are numbers, words, images, etc., accepted as they stand.
Point the gun (in your way)
Just pretend that it is time (it is time)
Say the word and I will fire
Sometimes I get so tired of their lies (it never stops)
It's worth more than my life (than my life)
Say the word and I will die
There's no peaceful for passing of this new sickness
That I have introduced
To everyone around me
saying that I'm the cause of all their crime
And when they're drunk I pour the wine
Lets leave this place and say that we escaped
We'll say that there's no difference between right and wrong tonight
We'll leave no trace of plans that we have made
So they can't find us and take what is ours
Point the gun (in your way)
Just pretend that it is time (it is time)
Say the word and I will fire
Take me far from this less-than perfect design
My contributions only go so far without monetary gain for my part.
Lets leave this place and say that we escaped
We'll say that there's no difference between right and wrong tonight
We'll leave no trace of plans that we have made
So they can't find us and take what is ours
Running with the scissors pointed at your heart from your hand
Is that your plan?
I don't have time for questions concerning your future position
Lets leave this place (it won't happen this time)
and say that we escaped (decisions that are mine)
Well say that there's no difference between right and wrong tonight
We'll leave no trace (the finger and the gun)
of plans that we have made (to be the only one)
So they can't find us and take what is ours (take what is ours)
Put on your coat (it's time to go)
Dancing very close (with what I want)
Taking every inch to (it's farthest point)
Losing precious time (is not a choice)
When I'm dealing with you (I heard your voice)
Giving up the fight (with arms that bruise)
delicately shading (these grays and blues)
but I could never stop (bleeding for you)