Match each of the following sources of data errors with its corresponding description.
-Losing characters from a field
A)Appending
B)Transcripting
C)Transposing
D)Truncating

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Truncating refers to losing characters from a field, often caused by a data entry mistake or a field size limitation. Appending refers to adding new data to an existing dataset. Transcripting refers to copying information from one source to another, which can result in errors if done incorrectly. Transposing refers to swapping the rows and columns of a dataset.

Match Each of the Following Sources of Data Errors with Its