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Coding

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-005499

1. The process of converting information obtained on a subject or unit into coded values (typically numeric) for the purpose of data storage, management, and analysis.

2. The process of putting abbreviated file designations on documents. See also FILE CODES, FILE DESIGNATION.

3. The process of converting data to a form that a computer can process.See also CODE (2) and (3).

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-005499
FieldEnvironment
SubjectPolicy and guidance
ReferencesProgram Evaluation Glossary; Records Glossary
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-005499",
  "term": "Coding",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The process of converting information obtained on a subject or unit into coded values (typically numeric) for the purpose of data storage, management, and analysis.\n\n2. The process of putting abbreviated file designations on documents. See also FILE CODES, FILE DESIGNATION.\n\n3. The process of converting data to a form that a computer can process.See also CODE (2) and (3).",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Program Evaluation Glossary",
    "Records Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/coding/"
}

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