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Assignment in Comp 2
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Genalyn R. Madrona
BSOA
Comp 2
12:30-2:00 MW
Ms. Gonzales
which are useful to people who receive them, thus, data are sometimes referred to as
the raw materials from which information is generated.
What is data processing?
Data processing is the processing or series of action that converts data into useful
information.
What is data processing cycle?
Data processing cycle refers to the process of transforming raw data into useful
information. The cycle entails a process of sequential steps, including input, processing,
output and interpretation. Preparation, feedback and storage often are included steps of
the cycle. But the least three basic steps are: input processing and output.
Areas of Data Processing
Data processing maybe classified as either scientific or business in nature.
1) Business Data Processing (DBP). Business data processing is characterized by
the need to established, retain, and process files of data for producing useful
information. Generally, it involves a large volume of output. For example, a large
retail store must maintain a record for each customer who purchases on account.
2) Scientific Data Processing (SDP). In science, data processing involves a limited
volume of input and many logical or arithmetic calculations.
3) Data Processing Operations. A data processing procedure normally consists of
number of basic processing operations performed in some order. The means of
manual, electromechanical, or electronic methods are used. Many businesses
find that the best solution to their processing requirements is to use a
combination of methods.
a) Recoding. Recording refers to the transfer of data onto some form or document.
It relatives to the documentation of intermediate figures and facts resulting from
calculations.
b) Verifying. Since recording is usually a manual operation it is important that
recorded data be carefully checked for any errors. This operations called
verifying.
c) Duplicating. It is sometimes necessary or desirable to copy or duplicate data.
This operation consists in reproducing the data onto many forms or documents.
Duplicating maybe done while the data being recorded manually, or it may be
done afterwards by some machines
d) Classifying. This operation separates data into various categories. Identifying and
arranging items witch like characteristic into groups or classes is called
classifying.
e) Sorting. Arranging data in a specific order is called sorting. After the data are
classified, it is usually necessary to arrange or rearrange them in a
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