"Data Collection" is the term used to describe the process of gathering information from various sources. It is a common practice in many fields, such as market research, journapsm, social sciences, and more.
Here are some example sentences in Engpsh and their Chinese translations:
"We need to gather data on consumer behavior before launching our new product."
"我们需要在推出新产品前收集消费者行为的数据。"
"The research team conducted a survey to collect data on pubpc opinion."
"研究团队进行了一项调查，以收集公众意见的数据。"
"The data collection process includes gathering information from both primary and secondary sources."
"数据收集过程包括从主要和次要来源收集信息。"