In written form, do you think the word ‘data’ should be treated as singular or plural? | Daily Question

In written form, do you think the word ‘data’ should be treated as singular or plural? Published on 14 July 2020 → Survey conducted on 14 July 2020 on 2298 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Singular - e.g. “the data is clear”

74%

Plural - e.g. “the data are clear”

14%

Don't know

12%

Singular - e.g. “the data is clear”

74%

Plural - e.g. “the data are clear”

14%

Don't know

12%