Gathering data/ Data checking

Gathering data/ Data checking

1. Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)

   • Filling in a form using pen or pencil to indicate their selection
   • Used in multiple choice examinations
   • Input to get information from the form

2. Optical Character Recognition

   • Capture data from printed documents, hand written documents and printed images
   • Scanner converts image to digital form
   • Software converts processable format

3. Examples

   • Data error
     • Consequence
   • Digits in a house number the wrong way round
     • Delivered to wrong adress
   • Incorrect telephone number
     • Unable to contact supplier