Elements of Data Processing
In order to be processed by a computer, data needs first be converted into a machine readable format. Once data are in digital format, various procedures can be applied on the data to get useful information. Data processing may involve various processes, including:
- Data summarization
- Data aggregation
- Data validation
- Data tabulation
- Statistical analysis
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