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Understanding Data

Karnataka Board · Class 12 · Computer Science

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1. Introduction to Data

  • Data are important for decision making in many areas such as education, banking, sports, government planning, and business.
  • Census is a systematic government process of collecting and recording population data.
  • Data are stored electronically because it becomes faster and easier to process compared to manual processing.
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2. Types of Data

  • Data can be classified on the basis of format into structured data and unstructured data.
  • Structured data is organised and recorded in a well-defined tabular format with rows and columns.
  • Each column in structured data represents an attribute.
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3. Data Collection

  • Data collection means identifying already available data or collecting data from appropriate sources.
  • Data may already be available in a diary, register, spreadsheet, CSV file, or database.
  • Data can be collected and stored for later use.
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4. Data Storage

  • Data storage is the process of storing data on storage devices so that data can be retrieved later.
  • Large volumes of data are generated at a very high rate, so storage becomes important.
  • Digital storage devices include Hard Disk Drive, Solid State Drive, CD/DVD, Tape Drive, Pen Drive, and Memory Card.

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Data are collections of charactersStructured data is organised and recordedUnstructured data does not followMetadata is data about dataData collection means identifying already available

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Understanding Data covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Karnataka Board Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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