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Data set or dataset
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TL;DR. A dataset is a collection of raw data, often organized in formats like spreadsheets or CSV files.
Technical Definition
A dataset is a collection of raw data, often organized in formats like spreadsheets or CSV files.
How it works
A dataset or data set is simply a collection of related data, typically organized in a structured format. Common formats include spreadsheets (like Excel files) or text files where data is separated by commas (CSV). Datasets are the raw material used to train and evaluate machine learning models.
Related Concepts
- Machine Learning — A field of AI where systems learn patterns from data instead of following hard-coded rules.