Data Types / Metadata Flashcards

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Continuous Data:

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  • Definition: Continuous data can take any value within a given range. It is often measured and can have an infinite number of possible values.
    • Example: Temperature readings, height measurements.
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Discrete Data:

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  • Definition: Discrete data consists of distinct, separate values. It often involves counting and is finite.
    • Example: Number of students in a class, quantity of products sold.
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Integer Data:

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  • Definition: Integer data includes whole numbers without decimal points. It is commonly used for counting.
    • Example: Number of employees, customer IDs.
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Boolean Data:

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  • Definition: Boolean data is binary, with only two possible values: True or False. It’s often used for logical conditions.
    • Example: Is a product in stock? (True/False)
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Float Data:

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  • Definition: Float data represents numeric values with decimal points. It allows for a broader range of values compared to integers.
    • Example: Price of a product, GPA scores.
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String Data:

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  • Definition: String data consists of text or characters. It is used for representing non-numeric information.
    • Example: Names, addresses, product descriptions.
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Date/Time Data:

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  • Definition: Date/Time data represents temporal information, including dates and timestamps.
    • Example: Order date, event time.
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Smallint Data:

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  • Definition: Smallint is a small-sized integer data type with a limited range.
    • Example: Limited-range integer values, such as a count of items.
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