Accuracy of Data

Accuracy of Data

What method of data input would be best for each of the following situations and explain why.

Printed questionnaires would be best if used in a browser. This allows the user to view and use one screen from another, depending on the length of the questionnaire. This avoids prevents the user from having to scroll down multiple pages or leading to the wrong page.

Telephone surveys would be best if used graphic software. This allows the user to create a spreadsheet/ or graphs showing the difference of each survey answer. This helps determine what method is more effective for the purpose of the survey.

Bank checks would be best if used database software. This allows large amounts of information stored in a secondary storage. It allows any change of information such as name, address, social security, and amount of the check.

Retail tags are best when using spreadsheet software. This arranges columns and rows, and calculates formulas. This is good when items are marked off with discount rates, and helps the user determine the budget and analyze the data.

Long documents would be best used in the browser. This allows the users to jump from one page to another, and is easier to access information through the web pages.

Convenience and Quality of Output

What method of output would be best for each of the following situations and explain why.

Hand held computers are best when used out of the office, or on the road. This is perfect for the user who constantly needs to follow up on emails.

Color photograph is best during a seminar or conference. The colored handouts is a great way to attract one’s attention and grab the reader directly to the information that you are discussing.

Resume is a good way to market oneself without having to introduce sell yourself to every person you meet. Lot’s of times, you don’t always have the opportunity to have a conversation. A resume is a great way to advertise yourself.

Memorandum is similar to a resume, to the part where you don’t always have the opportunity to have a discussion. Specially if it involves a group of people. A memorandum is a good way to pass around and notify people of the news.

Statistical report is a good way to analyze data and to see what is progressing and