3.2.1

Records

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Records

Structured data refers to any data that resides in a fixed field within a record or file so that it can be easily entered, stored, queried, and analysed.

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Records

  • Records are made up of fields.
  • For example, a person could be represented as a record where the fields include their name, age, and address.
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Comma separated values (CSV)

  • One method of storing a record is using comma separated values.
  • Each record is put on its own line.
  • Each field is separated by a special character such as a comma.
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Pros and cons

  • Pros:
    • Very simple, text-based format.
    • Can be read by many applications.
    • Easy to use in programs.
  • Cons:
    • Inefficient for large datasets.
    • Can only store text data.
    • No built-in means of sorting or searching.

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1Components of a Computer

2Software & Software Development

3Exchanging Data

4Data Types, Data Structures & Algorithms

5Legal, Moral, Cultural & Ethical Issues

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6.2Thinking Ahead

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6.4Thinking Logically

6.5Thinking Concurrently

7Problem Solving & Programming

8Algorithms

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