Question

what is data processing​

Answer 1

Answer:

Data processing, Manipulation of data by a computer. It includes the conversion of raw data to machine-readable form, flow of data through the CPU and memory to output devices, and formatting or transformation of output. Any use of computers to perform defined operations on data can be included under data processing.

Answer 2

Data processing is, generally, "the collection and manipulation of items of data to produce meaningful information."[1] In this sense it can be considered a subset of information processing, "the change (processing) of information in any manner detectable by an observer." [note 1]

The term Data Processing (DP) has also been used to refer to a department within an organization responsible for the operation of data processing applications.[2]

Data processing functionsEdit

Data processing may involve various processes, including:

Validation – Ensuring that supplied data is correct and relevant.

Sorting – "arranging items in some sequence and/or in different sets."

Summarization – reducing detail data to its main points.

Aggregation – combining multiple pieces of data.

Analysis – the "collection, organization, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data."

Reporting – list detail or summary data or computed information.

Classification – separation of data into various categories.