Why Data Structures?

1. Data structures study how data are stored in a computer so that operations can be implemented efficiently
2. Data structures are especially important when you have a large amount of information
3. Conceptual and concrete ways to organize data for efficient storage and manipulation.

Methods of Interpreting bit Setting

1. Binary Number System
• Non Negative
• Negative
  • Ones Complement Notation
  • Twos Complement Notation
2. Binary Coded Decimal
3. Real Number
4. Character String