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Unit 1 Data Processing

Unit Data Processing

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, the leaners will be able to:

◆ gain insights on how data can be processed into meaningful information.

◆ familiarise with the various methods of data processing.

◆ be aware of the methods of data processing.

◆ assess the generally accepted principles of tabulation.

Background

The collected data cannot be used as such for data analysis. Before analysis, data
requires to be processed. The mass data collected need to be processed for removing
errors and to make the data fit for statistical analysis. The refined data can be assigned
with codes such as 1,2, 3 for easy data entry. Creating tables and entering the values
in table would help in developing a clear understanding. These initial steps of data
processing, make the data fit for further analysis.

Keywords

Editing, Coding, Classification, Tabulation, Summarisation

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