Data and Data Processing Cycle - Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards for terms related to data, information, and the data processing cycle as described in the notes.

Data

A collection of raw facts or figures that do not mean anything unless processed.

Information

Processed data that is meaningful and relevant.

Data Processing Cycle

The five-stage process that converts raw data into information: collection, preparation, input, processing, and output.

Collection

The stage where data is gathered; raw data is collected.

Preparation

The stage where data is organized into a suitable form for checking and use, ensuring correct units, periods, etc.

Input

Entering data into a computer so it can be processed.

Processing

Transforming data through steps to produce useful information.

Output

Displaying or returning the processed information to the user in forms such as graphs, documents, audio, or video.

Raw data

Unprocessed data collected from measurement or observation.

GIGO (Garbage In, Garbage Out)

The principle that poor-quality input leads to poor-quality output; data quality affects results.