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    Parity checking detects errors in data communication or memory by comparing the sum of bits to a parity bit, but does not correct errors. While parity checking finds errors, it only checks integrity at the data level and not the meaning or rules for the data. To ensure high integrity, additional techniques like data replication or rules for valid data values are needed beyond just parity checking.

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    Parity checking detects errors in data communication or memory by comparing the sum of bits to a parity bit, but does not correct errors. While parity checking finds errors, it only checks integrity at the data level and not the meaning or rules for the data. To ensure high integrity, additional techniques like data replication or rules for valid data values are needed beyond just parity checking.

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    Parity Checking

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    Parity checking detects errors in data communication or memory by comparing the sum of bits to a parity bit, but does not correct errors. While parity checking finds errors, it only checks integrity at the data level and not the meaning or rules for the data. To ensure high integrity, additional techniques like data replication or rules for valid data values are needed beyond just parity checking.

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    Is parity checking error correction or error detection?

    Parity checking actually detects errors but does not perform error correction. Parity is a practice used to
    detect data communication or memory errors. Computer totals all the number of bits in a one-byte data
    item, and if the parity bit setting disagrees with the sum of the other bits, the computer will report an
    error.

    Would parity checking be all that is required if you desired to receive data with high integrity?

    No. Keep in mind parity checking looks at data communication and memory errors. Using parity
    checking does not integrity. For instance, if you’re using a database to record data, the data could be
    communicated accurately but if you did not setup rules or not options as to what type of data can be
    stored, you’re database could contain erroneous information. One way to enforce integrity verification is
    to use techniques like data replication or mirroring.

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