3.1. Collect of initial dataΒΆ

This step consists on acquires the necessary data from several sources.

Understanding the process to collect data is critical:

  • to determine how to loading and integrating the data in the process

  • the datasets acquired, the location where they are stored, and the methods used to acquire them

  • to analyze the potential delay to collect data from each source due to long lag time

  • to report problems encountered and propose solutions to avoid it