👉 (plural: data) A measurement of something on a scale understood by both the recorder (a person or device) and the reader (another person or device). The scale is arbitrarily defined, such as from 1 to 10 by ones, 1 to 100 by 0.1, or simply true or false, on or off, yes, no, or maybe, etc.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look, At ‘data,’ a word that needs a little hook! The dictionary gives us a helpful clue, About what 'data' really means for you. (Pause for emphasis) It’s not just random numbers, strange and new, But measurements we make, honest and true. Think of it like this, let’s give it some grace, It's a scale that we define, at our own pace! “Recorder” is the one who makes the call, Like you measuring height, standing tall. Or a computer, quick and bright, Taking readings with all its might. Then “reader” steps in, keen to see, What the recorder found for you and me. The scale? That’s flexible, don't you know? From one to ten, or a decimal flow! True or false, yes or no, it can be shown, ‘Data’ is simply information sown! So remember class, as you go along, Data means measurements, clear and strong. Any questions bubbling up inside? Let's discuss!