DATA PROCESSING : MEANING AND DATA PROCESSING CYCLE/STAGES JS1 NOTES
DATA PROCESSING : DEFINITION AND DATA PROCESSING CYCLE/STAGES Definition of Data Processing Data processing is a computer process that converts data into information. Data Processing Cycle/Stages Data processing cycle is the sequence of stages in processing data. The stages in data processing include: 1. Data gathering or collection 2. Data collation or preparation 3. Input stage 4. Processing stage 5. Storage stage 6. Output stage 1. Data Gathering : This is the process of collecting data together before processing. The methods of gathering data include: a. Interview b. Questionnaire c. Record review d. Observation 2. Data Collation : This is the assembling of data in a standard order. 3. In put Stage: At this stage data are entered into a device like calculator or computer for processing. In computer, data are entered via input devices such as, Keyboard, Mouse, Joy Stick, Light pen, Track Ball, Scanner, Graphic Tablet, Microphone e.t.c 4. Processing Stage : T...