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Sources of Data

Where does data come from? Explore the various sources of data.

Alternative Data

Alternative data is a specific type of external data that’s complex, unique, unstructured and unexplored. It's often considered big data.

  • Ayswarrya G
Updated a year ago

Internal Data

Internal data is private or proprietary data that your organization owns, controls or collects. Examples of internal data include sales data, website data, customer information and financial data.

  • Ayswarrya G
Updated a year ago

External Data

External data is data collected from sources outside your organization (aka the cool data). It could either be external or internal.

  • Ayswarrya G
Updated a year ago