9. Summary
We have seen that by asking some simple questions, we can improve the quality of data and information. These are
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We have seen that errors can easily creep in at each point in the stream of data. This includes
- At the point of capture
- Input
- Processing
- Transmission
But there are a number of method we can use to improve things such as using multiple sources, more than one person checking the data, using automatic tools such as spell checkers and data validation.
Challenge see if you can find out one extra fact on this topic that we haven't already told you
Click on this link: Good practice for accurate data