Informant (statistics)
ID: informant-statistics
In statistics, an "informant" typically refers to a source of information or data about a particular subject or phenomenon. This term is often used in various research contexts, especially in qualitative research, where an informant may provide insights, experiences, or perspectives that are valuable for understanding a particular issue or population. In the context of data collection, informants can offer direct, firsthand accounts that researchers could not normally obtain through surveys or experiments.
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