Data and Information Flashcards
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1
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What are the characteristics of data
A
No meaning
No context
No structure
Unprocessed
2
Q
What are the characteristics of information
A
Has meaning
Has context
Has structure
Has been processes
3
Q
What is information
A
Information is data with meaning and context.
4
Q
When does data become information
A
The data needs to be given a clear meaning or context to become information.
5
Q
What are the different ways information is presented
A
Text
Numbers
Tables
Graphs/Charts
Sparklines
Infographics
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