Data versus information Flashcards
1
Q
What is raw data?
Example
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-Data is raw material which does not have a meaning or structure for example, a number, diagram, chart etc.
((Chocolate, strawberry & vanilla what?)
2
Q
What is context?
Example
A
- Context shows what the data is representing.
Chocolate, strawberry & vanilla ice cream
3
Q
What is information?
Example
A
- Information is an explanation of what the data is showing, in detail.
-Information is used to explain the meaning behind data and has a structure.
(chart created from the data & context, shows the most popular ice cream flavour).