Chapter 4: Where can you learn about data collection?

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Learning about methods of data collection starts with what data you want to collect and how you can access it. Conducting a web search for ”how to collect data on the web” using a search engine or submitting a query to a generative AI tool can result in options to learn that include web scraping.

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News websites can make their websites more easily accessible electronically by software in order to encourage greater use of their content by readers and subscribers, particularly organizations which want to repackage the content.

With educational materials on popular sites like YouTube, and generative AI tools to assist with correcting errors in code, individuals can learn how to access content using software and retrieve data. Accessing news websites for content, readers and subscribers will have options that will be shaped by the site’s own preferences. The news website might offer RSS or it might offer an API, there will be requirements for an account or maybe a subscription before accessing the content via software.