Tuesday, May 22

Data Processing

Concept :

Data processing is one of the most important applications of computers. The concept of data processing is not new. Data processing has been in practice since people have learned to count. In the early days data processing was done manually which was followed by mechanical means. The data processing using punched cards was in practice before 1950. The computer based data processing was started in 1950s and has been very popular among the computer users of different levels or areas.

What is a data ?
Data can be defined as raw facts collected from various sources. Such raw facts are not organized or defined. Hence, data itself is not sufficient.It does not provide necessary information for us.
When data is processed,  the outcome is information. With the help of such information decision regarding future activities and policies can be made by any organization.
Information :
Information usually implies data that is organized and is meaningful to the person who is receiving it.Transformation of data into information by Data processing.When data are processed we will get the information.

What is Data processing ?
Data processing basically refers to the gathering, manipulating and disseminating data to achieve certain specified objectives.
In other words, Data processing can be considered as a series of actions and operations that enable useful information to be distilled and extracted from raw data.
One of the popular methods of data processing is Electronic Data Processing (E.D.P.) is basically computer based data processing.

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