Collection of data with a common format and goal-relevant content. Ideally, the data selected in this way represents the larger data set or the assumed real characteristics.

Note: Datasets can be used for training, validation and testing of an AI model. In the context of machine learning, datasets serve as the basis for training a machine learning algorithm.

Example 1: Microblogging posts from June 2020 linked to the hashtags #rugby and #football.

Example 2: Macro photos of flowers with size 256x256 pixels.

ISO/IEC DIS 22989 collection of data with a shared format and goal-relevant content.

EXAMPLE 1: Micro-blogging posts from June 2020 associated with hashtags #rugby and #football.

EXAMPLE 2: Macro photographs of flowers in 256x256 pixels.

Note 1 to entry: Datasets can be used for validating or testing an AI model. In a machine learning (3.2.9) context, datasets can also be used to train a machine learning algorithm (3.2.10)

ISTQB - CTAI Syllabus A collection of data used for training, evaluation, testing and prediction in ML

Measures to protect data when collecting and processing personal data in accordance with the relevant regulations such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation. For example, in Europe persons concerned have the right to have their private data adequately protected against IT attacks.