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Understanding Data — Revision Notes

Mizoram Board · Class 12 · Computer Science

Understanding Data revision notes for Mizoram Board Class 12 Computer Science: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Introduction to Data, Types of Data.

43 questions84 flashcards4 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Key Topics to Revise

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Understanding Data for Mizoram Board Class 12 Computer Science?
Key topics in Understanding Data include Introduction to Data, Types of Data, Data Collection, Data Storage. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Mizoram Board Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Understanding Data for the Mizoram Board Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Understanding Data. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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