datagroupingtechnique

noun

UK /ˈdeɪtə ˈɡruːpɪŋ tɛkˈniːk/

US /ˈdeɪtə ˈɡruːpɪŋ tɛkˈniːk/

A way to put information into groups so it is easier to look at.

The teacher used a data grouping technique to sort the class scores by grade.

SYNONYMS

clustering method grouping method classification technique sorting approach

RELATED WORDS

data analysis categorization grouping statistics pattern recognition

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computing method that arranges records into sets for faster processing.

The database used a data grouping technique to speed up the report.

3. A research method that organizes observations into categories for study.

Researchers applied a data grouping technique to classify the survey answers.

4. A teaching strategy that sorts information into groups to help students learn.

She used a data grouping technique to help students compare animals.