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

Manipulating data

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

Manipulating data

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

Manipulating data

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

Manipulating data

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