Thanks to visit codestin.com
Credit goes to www.scribd.com

Scribd
Upload
5 views10 pages

Data Acquisition

Data acquisition and parsing are essential processes in data science and software development, involving the collection of raw data from various sources such as databases, APIs, and sensors. Common methods for data collection include web scraping, surveys, APIs, sensor data collection, logging, mobile apps, and crowdsourcing. These methods ensure the acquisition of relevant and high-quality data for analysis and insights.

Uploaded by

linybenny17
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
5 views10 pages

Data Acquisition

Data acquisition and parsing are essential processes in data science and software development, involving the collection of raw data from various sources such as databases, APIs, and sensors. Common methods for data collection include web scraping, surveys, APIs, sensor data collection, logging, mobile apps, and crowdsourcing. These methods ensure the acquisition of relevant and high-quality data for analysis and insights.

Uploaded by

linybenny17
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 10

ACQUIRING AND

PARCING OF DATA
Data acquisition and parsing are fundamental processes
in the realm of data science, analysis, and software
development.
DATA
ACQUISITION
This refers to the process of collecting raw data
from various sources. This data can come from
different origins such as databases, APIs
(Application Programming Interfaces), sensors,
files, the web, IoT (Internet of Things) devices,
and many other sources. The acquisition
process might involve methods like web
scraping, using specific protocols to access
data, or utilizing specialized software to gather
information.
METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

In data science, the methods of data collection are crucial for


obtaining relevant and high-quality data that can be used for
analysis, modeling, and gaining insights.
Common methods used in data science for collecting data are:

 Web Scraping: This involves extracting data from websites.


It can be done through coding using libraries like
BeautifulSoup in Python or through specialized tools that
facilitate this process. Web scraping helps gather unstructured
data from various online sources.

 Surveys and Questionnaires: Creating surveys or


questionnaires and distributing them to collect specific
information from respondents. Tools like Google Forms,
SurveyMonkey, or Typeform are commonly used for this
 APIs (Application Programming Interfaces): Many
platforms and services offer APIs that allow developers to
access their data in a structured and organized manner. This
method enables the retrieval of data from sources like social
media platforms, financial markets, weather services, etc.

 Sensor Data Collection: In fields like IoT (Internet of


Things) or scientific research, data is collected from sensors.
This could include temperature sensors, GPS devices,
accelerometers, etc.

 Logging and Tracking: Data can be collected through


logging and tracking user actions or behaviors. This is
common in website analytics, where tools like Google
Analytics capture user interactions on websites.
 Data Collection via Mobile Apps: Developing apps that
collect specific data, leveraging the sensors and capabilities
of mobile devices. This method is often used in health,
fitness, or location-based data collection.

 Crowdsourcing: Engaging a large group of people to


contribute data. This method is useful for tasks like data
labeling, image recognition, or text analysis.

 Data Collection via Mobile Apps: Developing apps that


collect specific data, leveraging the sensors and capabilities
of mobile devices. This method is often used in health,
fitness, or location-based data collection.

You might also like