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Data, Information and Knowledge

09shor1r ICT A level English 5 cards

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1Define DataSet of raw facts and figures that have not been processed by a computer. E.g. data from surveys.
2Define informationData being processed by a computer which gives it meaning. E.g. sorting something into a order.
3Define KnowledgeApplying rules to information.
4State 2 benefits of encoding data1. Less storage space is needed, more data can be stored.
2. Saves staff time, therefore money. As less time is spent keying in the data.
5Problem with encoding dataVALUE JUDGEMENT and SUBJECTIVE OPINION. When relying on value judgement it could lead to less accurate data as people have different opinions. E.g. height sizes S, M, T