What Does Cooked Data Mean?

Cooked data are raw data that has been processed. Raw data, also referred to as sourced, eggy, or primary data, are the data gathered from a source.

Processing of raw data signifies extracting, organizing as well as possibly analyzing and presenting them for further use. The reliability and validity of raw data may be confirmed only after they are processed or cooked.

Techopedia Explains Cooked Data

  • Possibility to contain multiple errors
  • Invalid data
  • Data might be available in various formats
  • Data might be unformatted or uncoded
  • Some data may still require citation or confirmation