I thought data was plural. Is datum the singular, or do I have it backwards?
I can never remember how to use “data” properly either. I had a boss that was a stickler for it. IIRC it was “The X data was high (singular), while the Y data was low (singular). Both the X and Y data were (plural) reviewed...”
That is probably wrong, but what do I know. And I don’t always adhere to it. My clients have never raised an issue with it.
Reminds me of the large spray-painted graffiti written on the roof of a building at college: “I can’t even spel ennginer and now I are one!” Was there the entire four years, and visible from a main road!
However, they did start a new writing program at the school that was integrated into all of the other courses. I made friends with a math and science genius to help me, and I helped him with his essays.
I thought data was plural. Is datum the singular, or do I have it backwards?
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I think data is plural. What I can’t stand is when people say “monies”.