Data, Information and Knowledge Flashcards
1
Q
Define Data
A
Raw facts or figures. Has no meaning and can be set of random words or numbers. Can be readings from sensors or survey facts etc.
2
Q
Define Information
A
Data that has been processed to give it meaning. Data is no longer a useless set of words or numbers. It now means something.
3
Q
Define Knowledge
A
Information where a rule/set of rules had been applied to it. A conclusion has been drawn from the information.
4
Q
What does GIGO stand for?
A
Garbage in, Garbage Out
