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Old Feb 15th, 2009, 08:44 am
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Question data is OR data are???
Hello,

I know that "data" is the plural form of "datum". So, logically, we have to say "data are". But there are lots and lots of example with "data is/was/has been". My students are confused and so am I. Are both variants correct?

Thank you in advance.
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