3.1 - Data vs information Flashcards

Learners need to know the difference between data and information

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What is data

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unprocessed, unstructured raw facts and figures - it doesn’t have any meaning until it has been processed or put into a context

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what is information

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Data that has been processed organised and structured into a meaningful context

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