What are Data?

Data are the collection of facts,  number, lettes, images, and measurements that are not processed in any mean. 




To have an idea of data, examine the following example very carefully.

e.g:
Dhanushka,95,85, Tharumini,75,80, Sandali,60,55, Rusiru,70,78, Nilupul,68,65, Chathuranga,64,70, Tharushi,51,71, Malith,80,71

According to the above example, you may notice a set of data has been arranged for some specific purpose. However you may also realize that in order to get a correct idea, these data has to be processed in some form.