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Discuss the stages involved in data collection.


(a) Stages of data collection (5 Marks)

The process of data collection may involve any number of the following stages according to the method used.

(1) Data creation , e.g, on clerically prepared source documents

(2) Transmission of data

(3) Data preparation i.e. transcription and verification

(4) Possible conversion from one medium(e.g. diskette) to another e.g., magnetic tape

(5) Input of data to the computer for validation

(6) Sorting

(7) Control- all stages must be controlled

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