APA Dictionary of Psychology

database

Updated on 04/19/2018

a large, structured collection of information stored in retrievable form, usually electronically. For example, the information that researchers collect from their studies is usually kept in a computer database to allow for easy access, manipulation, and analysis in testing relevant hypotheses.
In addition to the ir use as a research tool, databases are used in various sectors (e.g., healthcare) for record-keeping purposes (see problem-oriented record).

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