dexplorar
Dexplorar is a coined term in data education and digital humanities, used to describe a framework and set of tools designed to facilitate guided, iterative exploration of datasets and information spaces. The term combines data and explorar, reflecting its focus on hands-on inquiry rather than prescriptive analysis. In use, dexplorar may refer to a software platform, a methodological approach, or a pedagogical strategy to encourage learners to navigate datasets, form hypotheses, and validate conclusions through iterative exploration.
Origins: The term emerged in Portuguese-speaking academic and community contexts from around the late 2010s as
Features: Interactive environments, provenance tracking, narrative data storytelling, support for exploratory questions, reproducible workflows, emphasis on
Usage and reception: It is mostly used in educational and community settings. Critics note that the term
See also: Data exploration, Exploratory data analysis, Information visualization.