Defintions: Topic 1 4.0 / 5 based on 6 ratings ? ICTASWJEC Created by: SadiaCreated on: 21-11-12 15:42 Data consists of numbers, words, sounds and images which have no particular meaning attached to them. 1 of 6 Information is the word used for data that has meaning attached to it. 2 of 6 Knowledge is the awareness and understanding of facts or information gained through experience or learning. 3 of 6 Example of Data: are things like numbers e.g.140570. On their own, data does not mean anything. 4 of 6 Example of Information: is created when DATA is provided with a context e.g "14th May 1970 is my wife's birthday". 5 of 6 Example of Knowledge: is being able to apply INFORMATION in order to make decisions 6 of 6
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