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Explain Different Types Of Data

DATA Data is the collection of raw facts and figures. It is without any proper meaning. Data may be collection of words, numbers, graphics or sounds. What is data? Explain different types of data Examples of Data 1) Student Data on Admission Forms When students get admission in a college. They fill admission form. This form     contains raw facts (data of student) like name, father’s name, address of student etc. 2)    Data of Citizens During census, data of all citizens is collected. 3)    Survey Data Different companies collect data by survey to know the opinion of people about their product. 4)    Students Examination data In examination data about obtained marks of different subjects for all students is collected.    Different Types Of Data There are following main types of Data. 1)    NUMERIC DATA Numeric data consists of 0 to 9 digits, + and – sign and decimal point etc. For example, 10, 78, 90.50, -56 etc 2)    ALPHABETIC DATA It consists

Explain Data Processing Cycle and Main Activities of Data Processing Cycle

After collecting data, it is processed to convert into information. The data is processed again and again until accurate result is achieved. This is called data processing cycle . Data processing cycle involves following three basic activities: Major Activities Involved in Data Processing Cycle Explain Data processing cycle 1. Input 2. Processing 3. Output 1. INPUT It is the process in which collected data is given to computer after converting into binary form. Input step can be further divided into following steps: i) Planning Here objectives of data processing are defined. For example, in examination system, objective is to process student examination data to get result cards. ii) Data Collecting Here data is collected. Data is the raw material for data processing. This must be accurate for getting accurate results. iii) Input Here data is entered into computer. iv) Verification Here collected data is verified to determine whether it is valid for

Differences Between Data and Information

Topic: Differences Between Data and Information - 14 Differences Here we are going to discuss the differences between two typical terms of information technology: Data and Information . Data is a collection of raw facts and figures about an entity . Data may consist of numbers, characters, audio, video or pictures etc. When these data is processed according to requirements, then it is transformed into INFORMATION . Differences between data and information with examples For example, consider Admission system of a Computer College. The candidates will submit admissions forms filled by them. Now all the facts and figures and picture of candidate on form is called data. These data may consist of name, father's name, date of birth, marks obtained, total marks, address, contact number and a latest photo graph of the candidate. Now the concerned person in the college office will process these data to prepare a merit list. He may calculate percentage of obtained marks of eac