7.1 Glossary Access A widely used relational database system part of the Microsoft Office suite. D ata S ervice. An international standard allowing computers to exchange and display character-based data. Binary format data can only be read with specific software packages usually on specific computer platforms . A widely used graphic image format common in Windows applications.
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Terminology usually associated with statistical analysis. Codes A popular method of associating textual values with numeric codes. Most important for classifying complex data in order to facilitate meaningful analysis. CSV or C omma S eparated V alues. The longest 'distance' or time to complete a project.