Valerie's job at a research firm is to transfer data from survey questionnaires to a computer file. Her job is _____.
A) data entry
B) data coding
C) data editing
D) data scanning

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Data entry involves the task of transferring data from different sources (in this case, survey questionnaires) to a computer file or database. Data coding involves assigning numeric codes to responses or categories. Data editing involves checking data for errors or inconsistencies. Data scanning involves using technology to input data from physical documents, such as scanning barcodes.

Valerie's Job at a Research Firm Is to Transfer Data