Topic 1 Data, information and knowledge Flashcards
1
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Data
A
Raw facts and figures
2
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Information
A
Processed data with meaning and context`
3
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Knowledge
A
Derived from information by adding rules to it
4
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Problems with coding data (3)
A
Coarsening of data - loss of precision
Coding value judgements - different opinions
Obscure meaning
5
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Advantages of coding data (4)
A
Easier to use validation
Processing is faster
Takes up less storage space
Faster to input
