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Manipulating data

Manipulating data. Manipulating data. Manipulating data means: Putting it into a structure (e.g., tables in a database) Putting it into a computer model. Data handling software. Once the data is put into a structure, information may be extracted from it

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Manipulating data

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  1. Manipulating data

  2. Manipulating data Manipulating data means: • Putting it into a structure (e.g., tables in a database) • Putting it into a computer model

  3. Data handling software Once the data is put into a structure, information may be extracted from it For example, organizations create lots of transactions and information can be obtained from this mass of data Database management software is used to extract this information

  4. Data models used for project planning and costing Spreadsheet models can be constructed to model the costs of a project A model can be used to see what happens to the costs if certain things happen If a project runs late then extra staff may need to be employed, which has an effect on costs

  5. Project planning Computers can be used to model a project schedule It helps project managers organize the work load and ensure the project is completed on time It breaks the project down into a series of smaller tasks

  6. Gantt charts • Project managers use a chart called a Gantt chart to help them ensure that a schedule for a project is adhered to • A Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart that is used to plan and schedule jobs

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