Data and Information
- Created by: neasa
- Created on: 02-05-18 10:54
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Definitions
Data -
Raw facts and figures that have not been processed, therefore, they have no meaning. For example, 15000 is just a sequence of numbers.
Information -
Facts and figures that have been processed, therefore, they now have a meaning. For example, 15000 is the sales(£) for a shop.
Knowledge -
Appliaction of rules to information to make a decision. For example, the shop has not met its target sales so extra advertising is needed.
Quality of Information
Accuracy -
To ensure information stays accurate thorough errer checking must take place and regular updates…
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