Data versus information Flashcards

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What is raw data?

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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?)

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What is context?

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  • Context shows what the data is representing.

Chocolate, strawberry & vanilla ice cream

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What is information?

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  • 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).
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