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Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated August 2025
Definition
Data filtering is the process of selectively extracting or removing specific pieces of data from a larger dataset based on certain criteria or conditions. It allows you to focus on relevant information while excluding irrelevant or unwanted data.