Data Processing
Data processing is the collection, organization, transformation, and analysis of data to turn it into useful
information. Its the step-by-step method of taking raw data and turning it into something meaningful.
Stages of Data Processing
1 2 3 4 5
Data Data Data Input Processing Data Output
Collection Preparation
Data Storage
Data Collection from Various Sources
1 Internal Systems 2 External Platforms 3 Purpose of Collection
Includes databases, Sources such as websites, To collect raw data for
transaction logs, and social media, and surveys. analysis.
employee records.
Data Preparation
After data collection, the raw data usually contains errors, duplicates, incomplete entries, or inconsistent
formats. It is essential to process this data to ensure it is clean, accurate, and ready for analysis.
1 2 3
Removing Errors Filling Missing Values Ensuring Accuracy
Data Input Process
1 2 3
Data Entry Database Upload Data Utilization
Data is entered into a system or Uploaded into a database. Used for analysis or operations.
software.
Data Processing Techniques
Algorithmic Analysis
2
Using algorithms to detect trends
Calculations and or patterns
Formulas
1
Applying mathematical
operations to the data Data Organization
3 Sorting, filtering, or grouping the
data
Data Output
Presenting Data Summarized Information Data Preservation
Easy to understand with charts Includes alerts or Storage for future analysis and
or graphs recommendations reporting
Data Storage
Reporting
Future Analysis 2
1
Legal Compliance
3
Storage Options 5
Databases, data warehouses, or Business Intelligence
cloud storage. 4 Systems