How are Stored Procedures Used for Data Management?
Epidemiologists often deal with large datasets from varied sources such as health surveys, hospital records, and public health databases. Stored procedures can help in:
1. Data Cleaning: Procedures can be written to automate data cleaning tasks, such as removing duplicates, correcting errors, and standardizing formats. 2. Data Integration: Stored procedures facilitate the integration of data from multiple sources, ensuring that it is consistent and ready for analysis. 3. Data Validation: Rules and checks can be embedded within stored procedures to validate data quality and integrity.
