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RESEARCH

METHODOLOGY
MODULE 4

PART-I

DATA PROCESSING
INTODUCTION

Data processing occurs when data is collected


and translated into usable information. Data
processing starts with data in its raw form and
converts it into a more readable format i.e.
graphs, documents, etc., giving it the form and
context necessary to be interpreted by computers
and utilized by employees throughout an
Stages of Data Processing
DATA
COLLECTION

DATA
DATA STORAGE
PREPARATION

DATA
INTERPRETATION
DATA INPUT

PROCESSING
1. Data collection
Collecting data is the first step in data processing.
Data is pulled from available sources. It is important
that the data sources available are trustworthy and
well-built so the data collected (and later used as
information) is of the highest possible quality.
2. Data preparation
Once the data is collected, it then enters the data
preparation stage. Data preparation, often referred to
as “pre-processing” is the stage at which raw data is
cleaned up and organized for the following stage of
data processing. During preparation, raw data is
diligently checked for any errors. The purpose of
this step is to eliminate bad data (incomplete, or
incorrect data) and begin to create high-quality data.
3. Data input
The clean data is then entered into its
destination and translated into a language that
it can understand. Data input is the first stage
in which raw data begins to take the form of
usable information.
4. Processing
During this stage, the data inputted to the
computer in the previous stage is actually
processed for interpretation. Processing is done
using machine learning algorithms, though the
process itself may vary slightly depending on
the source of data being processed.
5. Data output/interpretation
The output/interpretation stage is the stage at
which data is finally usable to non-data scientists.
It is translated, readable, and often in the form of
graphs, videos, images, plain text, etc.
6. Data storage
The final stage of data processing is storage. After
all of the data is processed, it is then stored for
future use. While some information may be put to
use immediately, much of it will serve a purpose
later on. Plus, properly stored data is a necessity
for compliance with data protection legislation
like GDPR. When data is properly stored, it can
be quickly and easily accessible.
Importance of Data Processing
Collection of data is the first step but
processing of data is another vital activity.
Yields better results & increases
productivity- Data can be processed in
different forms to obtain the required
information, without data it will be impossible
to take a good decision. A decision taken after
the data is analysed gives confidence while
taking decision as the stats and required
details are available with the group.
Report Making is simplified:
In almost all of the activities, data is used
hugely for the purpose of collecting certain
values and making reports. It had been taking
so long to prepare a report when manual data
processing was utilized. But now it has been
simplified and all of the process of report
making is done so speedily.
 Speed, Accurate and more reliable:
Data processing is important to make sure that all
of the work that is done through that collected
facts and figures is done quite speedily and
without making any errors. Another importance of
data processing is a major advantage when
working in a competitive environment. It is not
uncommon to have access to same data. Data and
information with higher degree of accuracy is
more reliable.
Storage and distribution is easy when data is
processed:
When the data is processed through computers,
we do not need an extra room to store all those
hard files and papers. All of your data is
processed and labelled through a complete
computerized setup so we do not need to get
confused at any stage. It is easy to take out any
information from a processed data instead of an
Safe and secure
Having processed data in digital fulfils another
very essential requirement of information being
secure. Importance of data processing is now
realised as it is necessary to keep every bit of
collected data in order. This makes it easy to use,
keep it stored and work with. Moreover,
digitized data is easy to be approached anywhere
via emails, clouds and other data storing apps
Therefore, the processed data is useful in
many other ways like governments also can
use the processed data for saving time during
surveys and also provide services and
amenities to places based on the geographical
and economic information. With safe and
reliable data, reports can be easily made and
troubleshooting processes can be made easier
and less time-consuming.

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