Data, Information and Knowledge

Data, Information and Knowledge

1. Data

   • Data consists of raw facts and figures which has no meaning until it has been processed and given context.
   • Example: 51, 77, 58, 89, 67

2. Information

   • Information=Data+Context+Meaning

3. Knowledge

   • Knowledge is the understanding of the relationship between the pieces of information.
   • The average of the test was 67. Student 1 did particularly badly in the test because they were so far below the average mark.