I.T 0.0 / 5 ? ICTData and InformationASWJEC Created by: lara eastonCreated on: 27-03-14 14:02 Define data Raw facts and figures – on their own 1 of 7 Define information Data which has been processed by the computer. It has a 2 of 7 Define knowledge Is derived from information by applying rules to it. 3 of 7 Encoding data Why encode? Quicker and easier to validate a single character e.g. F or M.Faster for the computer to search (pattern matching) 4 of 7 What is coarsening There are not enough categories and this makes the data less useful than it could be if we used a greater range 5 of 7 What are the four things which aid decision making? Aids decision making Monitor progress Targeting of resources Spot trends 6 of 7 Why aids decision making? market research to find out if products are popular 7 of 7
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