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What is Qualitative Data?

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Descriptive data, often composed of text.

2
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What is Quantitative Data?

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Measured data, often in the form of numbers, percentages or statistics

3
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What is a level 0 Data Flow Diagram

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Level 0 data flow diagrams show the transfer of data in a simple manner.
Commonly Generalised and not shown separately for a more basic overview.

4
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What is a Level 1 Data Flow Diagram?

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Level 1 data flow diagrams show the transfer of data in a more detailed manner. Processes are shown separately, for a more complex and realistic overview.

5
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Impacts that Affect the Flow of Information?

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Reasons include:
Information not being filled incorrectly.
Computer system failure.
Human Error.
Breakdowns in human communication.
6
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What does the arrow represent in a DFD?

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Data Flow

7
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What does the rectangle with soft edges represent in a DFD?

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Process

8
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What does the rectangle with sharp edges represent in a DFD?

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External Entity.

9
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What does the Rectangle with sharps edges and a small box cut into the shape represent in a DFD?

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Data store