Data Filtering
Definition
Data filtering is the process of selectively extracting or removing specific pieces of data from a larger dataset based on certain criteria or conditions. It allows you to focus on relevant information while excluding irrelevant or unwanted data.
Analogy
Imagine you are searching for a particular item in a large pile of cluttered objects. You start picking out only those items that match your desired criteria (e.g., color, size) while leaving behind everything else. Similarly, when you filter data, you extract only the relevant pieces that meet specific conditions while discarding others.
Related terms
Data Sorting: This term refers to arranging data in a particular order based on certain attributes such as alphabetical order or numerical value.
Data Querying: This term refers to retrieving specific information from a database using search conditions or criteria.
Data Sampling: This term refers to selecting a subset of data from a larger dataset to analyze or draw conclusions about the entire population.
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