AS ICT

What is Data?

Data is raw facts and figures that haven't been processed.

Example: 23edfr32 << means absolutley nothing.

What is information?

Information is

Data + Structure + Context + Meaning

Example

Data Structure Context Meaning

1210200512/10/2005 UK Datedate of booking

Data is meaningless.

When we add structure, context and meaning to data it becomes information.

Knowledge is the use and application of this information and how we interpret it.

Example

Data - 60

Information - Marks awarded for an exam

Knowledge - This means I need to get 60/180 marks in order to pass this exam.