Data Information And Knowledge Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Give an example of data
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Data could be 9:00,135/75,10:00,137/75,11:00
2
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Define information
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Information is data that has been processed by the computer ( given context or meaning )
3
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Give an example of information
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It could be written in a table like so 9:00 135/75
10: 00 125/70
11: 00 80/60
4
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Define knowledge
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Knowledge is derived from information by applying rules to it.
5
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Give an example of knowledge
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The doctor can now apply their knowledge to this information and the patients blood pressure is dropping (information) and their condition is deteriorating (knowledge) they can now do appropriate actions to help the patient
6
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Define data
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Data is raw facts and figures
