Differentiate between Data Acquisition and Data Exploration.
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Model Answer
| Basis | Data Acquisition | Data Exploration |
|-------|-----------------|-----------------|
| Meaning | It is the process of collecting and gathering raw data from various sources for the AI project. | It is the process of analysing and understanding the collected data to find patterns and insights. |
| Stage | Done first — before any analysis. | Done after data is collected. |
In short, Data Acquisition is about collecting data, while Data Exploration is about understanding it.
Source: AI Project Cycle, Data stages
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Explanation
- CBSE expects a clear point of difference — ideally in tabular form for "differentiate" questions, which saves words and scores neatly.
- Data Acquisition = gathering/collecting data (from surveys, sensors, web scraping, etc.).
- Data Exploration = examining/analysing the data (checking distributions, spotting trends, handling missing values).
- Even if the passage does not explicitly define both terms, these are standard AI Project Cycle concepts from the chapter. Always link your answer to the project cycle context.
- Two clear, contrasting points are sufficient for 2 marks.