INFORMATION SYSTEM NOTE
DATA AND INFORMATION
Data:
Data refers to raw, unorganized facts and figures that are typically in the form of numbers, text, or multimedia.
It represents the basic elements of information and is often the result of measurements or observations.
Data by itself may lack context and meaning.
Information:
Information is processed and organized data that has context, relevance, and meaning.
It results from the interpretation, analysis, and synthesis of data, providing a meaningful and useful output.
Information is valuable because it helps in decision-making, problem-solving, and understanding.
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DATA |
INFORMATION |
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Data are simply facts or figures. |
Processed data is called information. |
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Measured in bits and bytes. |
Measured in meaningful units like time, quantity, etc. |
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It never depends on Information |
It depended on Data. |
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It can't be used for decision making |
It is widely used for decision-making. |
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The data collected by the researcher, may or may not be useful. |
Information is useful and valuable as it is readily available to the researcher for use. |
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Data is the property of an organization and is not available for sale to the public. |
Information is available for sale to the public. |