Data, Information & Knowledge

Question 1

Define Data, give an example

Answer 1

Raw Facts and Figures they have no meaning

12, 3, 649, John, Devon etc..

Question 2

Define information, give an example

Answer 2

Data which has been processed by the computer. It has context which makes it meaningful

Car 1 - 40mph
Car 2 - 45mph
Car 3 - 37mph

Question 3

Define Knowledge, give an example

Answer 3

Derived from information by applying rules to it, using information to make decisions.

Car number 2 in the fastest in the race.

Question 4

Explain the relationships between Data, information & knowledge.

Answer 4

Data has potential meaning because it represents events, amounts, individuals etc.

Information adds context to the data. This information will need to be processed into a form that is easy to understand.

People with knowledge of the context of the information will then be able to draw conclusions, make decisions, identify problems etc.