Computer Science GCSE

Data validation

What Data validation means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Data validation

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Checks that data entered into a program is sensible and complete before it is processed, though it cannot prove the data is true.

Pearson Edexcel · Input/output

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Input/output (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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