Datenpunkts
Datenpunkts is a term used in data science and information management to denote discrete observations within a dataset. Although the standard German plural is Datenpunkte, the form Datenpunkts appears as a proper noun or stylistic variant in some contexts. In this article, Datenpunkts refers to the basic unit of data in a collection, representing a single measurement or record.
A Datenpunkt is characterized by a set of attributes that locate it in a multidimensional space. Each
Datenpunkts arise from data collection processes such as sensor networks, surveys, or transactional systems. In storage,
Analyses rely on Datenpunkts as the fundamental input units. They enable statistical modeling, machine learning, and
Quality and governance considerations for Datenpunkts include provenance, traceability, handling of missing values, and privacy protection.
Related concepts include Datenpunkt (singular data point) and Datensatz (dataset).