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DATA

PROCESSING
Data processing :
• Data processing is often
misunderstood as manipulation
or data analysis, but it is much
more than that.
• Multiple decisions are taken based
on the accurate processing of data,
and brands and researchers rely
on data to make actionable
decisions.
• The processing of data in research
is one of the most critical
components of the research
process and can be the difference
between brands being successful
or not.
What is data
processing in
research?
• Data processing in research is the
process of collecting research data and
transforming it into information usable
to multiple stakeholders.
• While data can be looked at in
numerous ways and through various
lenses, data processing aids in proving
or disproving theories, helping make
business decisions, or even advancing
enhancements in products and services.
• Data processing is even used in research
to understand pricing sentiments,
consumer behavior and preferences,
and competitive analysis.
What is data
processing in
research?
• Through this process, research
stakeholders turn qualitative
data and quantitative data from a
research study into a readable
format in the form of graphs,
reports, or anything else that
business stakeholders resonate
with.
• The process also provides
context to the data that has been
collected and helps with
strategic business decisions.
Methods for
data
processing in
research
Methods for data
processing in
research
• Data processing in research is the
collection and translation of a data
set into valuable, usable
information.
• Through this process, a researcher,
data engineer or data scientist takes
raw data and converts it into a more
readable format, such as a graph,
report or chart, either manually or
through an automated tool.
• The researcher will then use this
information to gain insights, solve
problems, make improvements and
ultimately generate better results.
THE THREE
METHODS OF
DATA
PROCESSING
Manual data
processing:
• Through this method, users
process data manually, meaning
they carry out every step without
using electronics or automation
software.
• Though this method is the least
expensive and requires minimal
resources, it can be time-
consuming and has a higher risk of
producing errors.
Mechanical
data processing:
• Mechanical processing involves
the use of machines and devices
to filter data, such as calculators,
printing presses or typewriters.
• This method is suitable for simple
data processing endeavors and
produces fewer errors but is more
complex than other techniques.
Electronic data
processing:
• Researchers process data using
modern data processing software
and technologies, where they feed
an instruction set to the program
to analyze the data and create a
yield output.
• Though this method is the most
expensive, it is also the fastest and
most reliable for generating
accurate output.
Data
Processing
Steps in
Research
Collection of
research data
• Data collection is the primary stage in the
research process.
• This process could be through various
online and offline research techniques and
could be a mix of primary and secondary
research methods.
• The most commonly used form of data
collection is research surveys.
• However, with a mature market research
platform, you can collect qualitative data
through focus groups, discussion modules,
and more.
Preparing
research data
• The second step in research data
management is preparing the data to
eliminate inconsistencies, remove bad
or incomplete survey data, and clean
the data to maintain consensus.

• This step is critical since insufficient


data could render research studies
wholly useless and could be a waste
of time and effort.
Inputting research
data
• The next step is putting the
cleaned-up data into a digitally
readable format consistent with
organizational policies, research
needs, and more.
• This step is critical since the data
is then put into online systems
compatible with managing
research data.
Processing
research data
• Once the data is input into systems, it
is critical to process this data to make
sense of it.
• The information is processed basis on
needs, types of data collected, time
available to process data, and
multiple other factors.
• This is one of the most critical
components of the research process.
Output of
research data
• This stage of research data
processing is where it gets turned
into insights.
• This stage allows business
owners, stakeholders, and other
personnel to look at data in
graphs, charts, reports, and other
easy-to-consume formats.
Storage of the
processed research
data
• The final stage of the steps of
data processing is the storage.
• Keeping the data in a format that
is indexable, searchable, and
creates a single source of truth is
essential.
• Knowledge management
platforms are most commonly
used for storage of processed
research data.
Benefits of data processing
in research
Streamlined processing and management:

When research data is


processed, there is a high Accurate data processing
probability that this data helps streamline how
is going to be used for research data is handled
multiple purposes at this and managed.
moment and in the future.
Better decision making:

With accurate data


processing, the Decisions then are taken
probability of making based on data that tells
sense of the data to get stories instead of on a
to decisions faster and whim.
better becomes possible.
Democratization of insights:

Processing data allows


Easy-to-consume data
raw data to be turned
allows for the data
into a format that
democratization of
works for multiple
insights.
teams and personnel.
Reduced costs and high ROI:

Data-backed decisions
aid brands and The process also helps
This helps to reduce
organizations in making to maintain a very high
costs since decisions are
decisions based on ROI on business
linked to data.
evidence-backed data decisions.
from credible sources.
Easy to store, report and distribute:

This data is then


Processed data is
referenceable and
easier to store and
accessible in the future
manage since there is
and can be called
a structure to raw data.
upon when required.
Forms of
processed
data
output
Simple text files
• These are the most basic rules
of processed data.

• Many of these files are user-


friendly and straightforward to
interpret.

• These files require little further


processing and you can save
them as text files that use little
disk space.
Spreadsheet
• This is a commonly used format
for numeric data.
• The user can execute various
operations using digits in rows and
columns.
• For instance, filtering and
sorting data in a specific order can
increase reader comprehension and
make it easier for users to apply
this information.
• Readers can also perform various
mathematical tasks when using this
file output.
Charts and
graphs
• Generating output as charts and
graphs is a helpful feature now
included in many software programs.
• This approach is beneficial when
working with numbers that illustrate
patterns, growth or decline.
• There are many charts and graphs
to choose from to meet different
functions. Some customers or users
also provide recommendations for
specific data visualisation graphics.
• You can also design and create a
custom chart when there's an absence
of a built-in graph or chart.
Maps, vector or image
files
• When working with spatial data,
which is data that's connected to a
place on the Earth, being able to
export the processed data as maps,
vectors and image f iles, can help
many professionals.
• Many professionals use maps, vectors
and image f iles to complete their
duties, such as foresters, climate
scientists and cartographers.
• For urban planners who work with
different maps, having your
information on maps is useful to plan
and design communities.
Types of
data
processing
Batch
processing:
• Batch processing is
processing many data at
once.
• This method aids in
completing tasks such as
payroll and month-end
reconciliation.
Real-time
processing:
• Real-time processing, also called
stream processing, involves
processing data in a short time to
provide immediate and accurate
results.

• Examples of real-time data


processing systems include bank
ATMs, traffic control systems and
modern computer systems.
Online
processing:
• Online processing continuously
enters and processes data as long as
the primary sources are available.

• An example of online processing of


data is bar code scanning.
Multiprocessing:
• Multiprocessing is the ability of a
computer system to support several
processes and programmes
simultaneously.

• Multiprocessing operating systems


allow multiple programmes to run
simultaneously.
Time-
sharing:
• Time-sharing is allocating computer
resources in time frames to multiple
programmes simultaneously.

• An example of time-sharing is when


multiple professionals log into the
same computer system.
End.

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