Data, Information and Knowledge Flashcards
1
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What is meant by the term “Data”
A
Raw facts or figures. e.g. 3, 9, 12
2
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What is meant by the term “Information”
A
Data that has been processed to give it meaning. It now means something. e.g. In order, students spent time revising for a test.
3
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What is meant by the term “Knowledge”
A
Information when a rule or set of rules has been applied to it. e.g. The shortest time spent got a lower mark (3) while, the more hours spent revising got a higher mark (12).
4
Q
What does “GIGO” stand for?
A
Garbage In, Garbage Out
5
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What is meant by the term “GIGO”
A
If something wrong has been inputted into a computer, then something wrong when outputted once it has been processed.
