datainvestigation
nounUK /ˈdeɪtə ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US /ˈdeɪtə ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/
A data investigation is when you look closely at information to find out what it means.
The class did a data investigation to see which fruit everyone liked best.
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2. A careful search through computer files to find out what happened.
The team ran a data investigation to find the missing emails.
3. A school project where you collect numbers and study them.
Our data investigation showed that most kids walk to school.
4. The work of checking facts to answer a question.
Her data investigation helped the town decide where to build a park.