Using Software Packages for Data Collection and Analysis

Task 9 – Learning Outcome 3.3

A computer package such as Excel or Access could be used to collect and analyse the engineering business data, for example design data, costing data, manufacturing and human resources data. Provide an example of using Excel, Access or any other relevant software package for data (human resources and costing) collection and processing and analysis for your selected engineering business. An estimated costing could be provided if actual data are not accessible.

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