A data source refers to any place or method from which data is collected or obtained for analysis or research purposes. It can be a database, survey responses, field measurements, satellite imagery, or other sources that provide information relevant to a specific study.
Related terms
Primary Data: Original data collected firsthand specifically for the purpose of a research study.
Secondary Data: Existing data collected by someone else for another purpose but used by researchers for their own analysis.
Remote Sensing: The collection of information about an object or area from a distance using satellites or aircraft-mounted sensors.