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Administrative error
The results of improper administration or execution of research result in administrative errors.
The results of improper administration or execution of research result in administrative errors.
Agentless data collection
In the field of information technology, agentless data collection involves collecting data from computers without installing any new agents on them.
In the field of information technology, agentless data collection involves collecting data from computers without installing any new agents on them.
Argos System
Argos is a satellite-based system which collects, processes and disseminates environmental data from fixed and mobile platforms worldwide.
Argos is a satellite-based system which collects, processes and disseminates environmental data from fixed and mobile platforms worldwide.
Automated computer telephone interviewing
Automated Computer Telephone Interviewing (ACTI) is a telephone surveying technique by which a computer with speaker independent voice recognition capabilities asks respondents a series of quest...
Automated Computer Telephone Interviewing (ACTI) is a telephone surveying technique by which a computer with speaker independent voice recognition capabilities asks respondents a series of quest...
BanxQuote
BanxQuote is a bank rate website and consumer banking marketplace featuring dynamically updated daily market rates on banking, mortgage and loan products, connecting consumers (the buyers) with ...
BanxQuote is a bank rate website and consumer banking marketplace featuring dynamically updated daily market rates on banking, mortgage and loan products, connecting consumers (the buyers) with ...
Biopac student lab
The Biopac Student Lab system is manufactured by BIOPAC Systems, Inc., Goleta, California.
The Biopac Student Lab system is manufactured by BIOPAC Systems, Inc., Goleta, California.
Bus Monitoring
Bus monitoring is a term used in Flight Test when capturing data from avionics buses and networks in data acquisition telemetry systems.
Bus monitoring is a term used in Flight Test when capturing data from avionics buses and networks in data acquisition telemetry systems.
Census of production
A census of production is a survey, conducted by a government, of businesses within its jurisdiction, to obtain economic data needed for the compilation of national accounts, and other purposes.
A census of production is a survey, conducted by a government, of businesses within its jurisdiction, to obtain economic data needed for the compilation of national accounts, and other purposes.
Common-method variance
In science, common-method variance is a specific type of variance that may cause errors in analyzing statistical data.
In science, common-method variance is a specific type of variance that may cause errors in analyzing statistical data.
Computer-assisted personal interviewing
Computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) is an interviewing technique similar to computer-assisted telephone interviewing, except that the interview takes place in person instead of over t...
Computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) is an interviewing technique similar to computer-assisted telephone interviewing, except that the interview takes place in person instead of over t...
Computer-assisted telephone interviewing
Computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) is a telephone surveying technique in which the interviewer follows a script provided by a software application.
Computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) is a telephone surveying technique in which the interviewer follows a script provided by a software application.
Crude Oil Data Exchange
Crude Oil Data Exchange (CODE) is an electronic business standard sanctioned by the American Petroleum Institute.
Crude Oil Data Exchange (CODE) is an electronic business standard sanctioned by the American Petroleum Institute.
Data acquisition
Data acquisition is the process of sampling signals that measure real world physical conditions and converting the resulting samples into digital numeric values that can be manipulated by a computer.
Data acquisition is the process of sampling signals that measure real world physical conditions and converting the resulting samples into digital numeric values that can be manipulated by a computer.
Data collection
Data collection is a term used to describe a process of preparing and collecting data, for example, as part of a process improvement or similar project.
Data collection is a term used to describe a process of preparing and collecting data, for example, as part of a process improvement or similar project.
Data farming
Data Farming is the process of using a high performance computer or computing grid to run a simulation thousands or millions of times across a large parameter and value space.
Data Farming is the process of using a high performance computer or computing grid to run a simulation thousands or millions of times across a large parameter and value space.
Data scraping
Data scraping is a technique in which a computer program extracts data from human-readable output coming from another program.
Data scraping is a technique in which a computer program extracts data from human-readable output coming from another program.
Data visualization
Data visualization is the study of the visual representation of data, meaning "information which has been abstracted in some schematic form, including attributes or variables for the units of in...
Data visualization is the study of the visual representation of data, meaning "information which has been abstracted in some schematic form, including attributes or variables for the units of in...
Dye tracing
Dye tracing is tracking and tracing various flows using dye added to the liquid in question.
Dye tracing is tracking and tracing various flows using dye added to the liquid in question.
Echelon (signals intelligence)
ECHELON is a name used in global media and in popular culture to describe a signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection and analysis network operated on behalf of the five signatory states to th...
ECHELON is a name used in global media and in popular culture to describe a signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection and analysis network operated on behalf of the five signatory states to th...
European social survey
The European Social Survey (ESS) is a social scientific endeavour to map the attitudes, beliefs and behaviour patterns of the various populations in Europe.
The European Social Survey (ESS) is a social scientific endeavour to map the attitudes, beliefs and behaviour patterns of the various populations in Europe.
Field recording
Field recording, sometimes also referred as phonography is the term used for any recording produced outside of a recording studio.
Field recording, sometimes also referred as phonography is the term used for any recording produced outside of a recording studio.
Game with a purpose
A game with a purpose is a game played on a computer that serves some purpose for the people setting up the game by harnessing human abilities in an entertaining setting.
A game with a purpose is a game played on a computer that serves some purpose for the people setting up the game by harnessing human abilities in an entertaining setting.
General Social Survey
The General Social Survey (GSS) is a sociological survey used to collect data on demographic characteristics and attitudes of residents of the United States.
The General Social Survey (GSS) is a sociological survey used to collect data on demographic characteristics and attitudes of residents of the United States.
German General Social Survey
The German General Social Survey (ALLBUS/GGSS - Die Allgemeine Bevölkerungsumfrage der Sozialwissenschaften) is a national data generation program in Germany, which is similar to the Ameri...
The German General Social Survey (ALLBUS/GGSS - Die Allgemeine Bevölkerungsumfrage der Sozialwissenschaften) is a national data generation program in Germany, which is similar to the Ameri...
Guardian (database)
The Guardian Threat Tracking System is a reporting system used by the FBI to track threats and other intelligence information.
The Guardian Threat Tracking System is a reporting system used by the FBI to track threats and other intelligence information.
Health and Social Care Survey
HSCS is the new UK Health and Social Care Survey, previously called the Health Survey for England (HSE).
HSCS is the new UK Health and Social Care Survey, previously called the Health Survey for England (HSE).
Human-based computation game
A human-based computation game or game with a purpose is a human-based computation technique in which a computational process performs its function by outsourcing certain steps to humans ...
A human-based computation game or game with a purpose is a human-based computation technique in which a computational process performs its function by outsourcing certain steps to humans ...
IBM 402
The IBM 402 reads Tabulating cards at a speed of up to 150 cards per minute.
The IBM 402 reads Tabulating cards at a speed of up to 150 cards per minute.
International Social Survey Programme
The International Social Survey Programme is a collaboration between different nations conducting surveys covering topics which are useful for social science research.
The International Social Survey Programme is a collaboration between different nations conducting surveys covering topics which are useful for social science research.
Interpellation (politics)
Interpellation is the formal right of a parliament to submit formal questions to the government.
Interpellation is the formal right of a parliament to submit formal questions to the government.
IPUMS
Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS) is the world's largest individual-level population database.
Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS) is the world's largest individual-level population database.
Main Core
Main Core is the code name of a database maintained since the 1980s by the federal government of the United States.
Main Core is the code name of a database maintained since the 1980s by the federal government of the United States.
Mall-intercept personal interview
A mall-intercept personal interview is a survey whereby respondents are intercepted in shopping in malls.
A mall-intercept personal interview is a survey whereby respondents are intercepted in shopping in malls.
Mode effect
Mode effect is a broad term referring to a phenomenon where a particular survey administration mode causes different data to be collected.
Mode effect is a broad term referring to a phenomenon where a particular survey administration mode causes different data to be collected.
Multi-channel analytics
Multi-channel analytics refers to the business process whereby multiple sets of data from different sources are linked and/or housed together and then analysed to provide business and in particu...
Multi-channel analytics refers to the business process whereby multiple sets of data from different sources are linked and/or housed together and then analysed to provide business and in particu...
Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys
The Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) are a survey program developed by the United Nations Children's Fund to provide internationally comparable, statistically rigorous data on the situa...
The Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) are a survey program developed by the United Nations Children's Fund to provide internationally comparable, statistically rigorous data on the situa...
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)
The National Health Interview Survey is an annual, cross-sectional survey intended to provide nationally-representative estimates on a wide range of health status and utilization measures among ...
The National Health Interview Survey is an annual, cross-sectional survey intended to provide nationally-representative estimates on a wide range of health status and utilization measures among ...
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (or NIOSH) is the United States’ federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention ...
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (or NIOSH) is the United States’ federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention ...
Natural experiment
A natural experiment is an observational study in which the assignment of treatments to subjects has been haphazard: That is, the assignment of treatments has been made by nature, but not by ex...
A natural experiment is an observational study in which the assignment of treatments to subjects has been haphazard: That is, the assignment of treatments has been made by nature, but not by ex...
Non-response bias
Non-response bias occurs in statistical surveys if the answers of respondents differ from the potential answers of those who did not answer.
Non-response bias occurs in statistical surveys if the answers of respondents differ from the potential answers of those who did not answer.
North Atlantic Population Project
The North Atlantic Population Project (NAPP) is a collaboration of historical demographers in Britain, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to produce a massive census microda...
The North Atlantic Population Project (NAPP) is a collaboration of historical demographers in Britain, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to produce a massive census microda...
One-for-one checking
In systems auditing, one-for-one checking is a control process that is frequently used to ensure that specific elements between two or more sources of data are consistent.
In systems auditing, one-for-one checking is a control process that is frequently used to ensure that specific elements between two or more sources of data are consistent.
Paradata
The paradata of a survey are data about the process by which the survey data were collected.
The paradata of a survey are data about the process by which the survey data were collected.
Physical test
A physical test is a qualitative or quantitative procedure that consists of determination of one or more characteristics of a given product, process or service according to a specified procedure.
A physical test is a qualitative or quantitative procedure that consists of determination of one or more characteristics of a given product, process or service according to a specified procedure.
PISCES
PISCES (Personal Identification Secure Comparison and Evaluation System) is a border control database system largely based on biometrics developed by Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
PISCES (Personal Identification Secure Comparison and Evaluation System) is a border control database system largely based on biometrics developed by Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
Pop-up satellite archival tag
Pop-up satellite archival tags are used to track movements of marine animals.
Pop-up satellite archival tags are used to track movements of marine animals.
PowerLab
PowerLab (before 1998 was referred to as MacLab) is a data acquisition system developed by ADInstruments comprising hardware and software and designed for use in life science research and teachi...
PowerLab (before 1998 was referred to as MacLab) is a data acquisition system developed by ADInstruments comprising hardware and software and designed for use in life science research and teachi...
Provenance
Provenance, from the French provenir, "to come from", refers to the chronology of the ownership or location of a historical object.
Provenance, from the French provenir, "to come from", refers to the chronology of the ownership or location of a historical object.
Public survey
A public survey is a list of questions aimed at extracting specific data from a particular group of people.
A public survey is a list of questions aimed at extracting specific data from a particular group of people.
Punched card
A punched card, punch card, IBM card, or Hollerith card is a piece of stiff paper that contains digital information represented by the presence or absence of holes in predefi...
A punched card, punch card, IBM card, or Hollerith card is a piece of stiff paper that contains digital information represented by the presence or absence of holes in predefi...
Question
A question may be either a linguistic expression used to make a request for information, or else the request itself made by such an expression.
A question may be either a linguistic expression used to make a request for information, or else the request itself made by such an expression.
Questionnaire construction
Adequate questionnaire construction is critical to the success of a survey.
Adequate questionnaire construction is critical to the success of a survey.
Relational data mining
Relational data mining is the data mining technique for relational databases.
Relational data mining is the data mining technique for relational databases.
ScraperWiki
ScraperWiki is a website for collaboratively building programs to extract and analyze public (online) data, in a wiki-like fashion.
ScraperWiki is a website for collaboratively building programs to extract and analyze public (online) data, in a wiki-like fashion.
SENSOR-Pesticides
Sentinel Event Notification System for Occupational Risks (SENSOR)-Pesticides is a U.S. state-based surveillance program that monitors pesticide-related illness and injury.
Sentinel Event Notification System for Occupational Risks (SENSOR)-Pesticides is a U.S. state-based surveillance program that monitors pesticide-related illness and injury.
Signed overpunch
A signed overpunch is a code used to store the sign of a number by changing the last digit.
A signed overpunch is a code used to store the sign of a number by changing the last digit.
Statistical survey
Statistical survey is a method used to collect in a systematic way, information from a sample of individuals.
Statistical survey is a method used to collect in a systematic way, information from a sample of individuals.
Survey data collection
The methods involved in survey data collection are any of a number of ways in which data can be collected for a statistical survey.
The methods involved in survey data collection are any of a number of ways in which data can be collected for a statistical survey.
Survey methodology
In statistics, survey methodology is the field that studies the sampling of individuals from a population with a view towards making statistical inferences about the population using the sample.
In statistics, survey methodology is the field that studies the sampling of individuals from a population with a view towards making statistical inferences about the population using the sample.
Surveylab
Surveylab is a technology company that designs and manufactures the ikeGPS - a handheld integrated computer, GPS, 3D compass, camera and laser range finder.
Surveylab is a technology company that designs and manufactures the ikeGPS - a handheld integrated computer, GPS, 3D compass, camera and laser range finder.
Synthetic Environment for Analysis and Simulations
Purdue University's Synthetic Environment for Analysis and Simulations, or SEAS, is currently being used by Homeland Security and the US Defense Department to simulate crises on the US mainland.
Purdue University's Synthetic Environment for Analysis and Simulations, or SEAS, is currently being used by Homeland Security and the US Defense Department to simulate crises on the US mainland.
TALON (database)
TALON (Threat and Local Observation Notice), is a database maintained by the United States Air Force after the September 11th terrorist attacks.
TALON (Threat and Local Observation Notice), is a database maintained by the United States Air Force after the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Test method
A test method is a definitive procedure that produces a test result.
A test method is a definitive procedure that produces a test result.
Two pass verification
Two pass verification, also called double data entry, is a data entry quality control method that was originally employed when data records were entered onto sequential 80 column Hollerith...
Two pass verification, also called double data entry, is a data entry quality control method that was originally employed when data records were entered onto sequential 80 column Hollerith...
UKUSA Agreement
The United Kingdom – United States of America Agreement is a multilateral agreement for cooperation in signals intelligence among the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Ne...
The United Kingdom – United States of America Agreement is a multilateral agreement for cooperation in signals intelligence among the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Ne...
Unstructured data
Unstructured Data refers to information that either does not have a pre-defined data model and/or does not fit well into relational tables.
Unstructured Data refers to information that either does not have a pre-defined data model and/or does not fit well into relational tables.
Web mining
Web mining - is the application of data mining techniques to discover patterns from the Web.
Web mining - is the application of data mining techniques to discover patterns from the Web.