Is data which has been processed by the computer to give it context or meaning. e.g. data into a graph
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Knowledge
is derived from information by applying rules to it
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An Example combining Data Information and Knowledge
Blood Pressure. Data - 9:00,110/80,10:00,100/70,11:00,90/60. Information - (put the data into a table). Knowledge - Doctor applyig his own knowleg=dge to tell that the patients blood pressure is decreasing and has fallen into the low area.
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Encoding Data - Advantages
Fewer Transcription errors. Processing is faster (because less RAM is Required)
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Encoding Data - Disadvantages
Encoding can coarsen date (example: hair colour). Value judgement (example: Food Restaurant).
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Card 2
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Information
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Is data which has been processed by the computer to give it context or meaning. e.g. data into a graph
Card 3
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Knowledge
Back
Card 4
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An Example combining Data Information and Knowledge
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