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I.C.T Data
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- 1DataRaw facts and figures
- 2InformationData processed by a computer
- 3KnowledgeDerived by applying rules to information
- 4Encoding DataReducing the size of data by reducing the types of data and the way they're represented.
E.G: Large, Small, Medium to L, S, M - 5Coarsening of DataLosing specific details of data by grouping them into categories, thus reducing the types of data.
- 6Advantages of Encoding Data1. Reduces the amount of storage space needed.
2. Speeds up processing as less data needs to be processed. - 7Disadvantages of Encoding Data1. Coarsening of Data
2. Value Judgements - 8Value JudgementsPeople have different opinions on what something means
E.G: A very good meal could be someone else's excellent meal - 9Good Quality InformationUp to Date
Complete
Relevant
Correctly Targeted
Accurate
Understandable - 10VerificationMaking sure data has been correctly copied from one medium to another
- 11ValidationMaking sure data is reasonable and sensible
- 12Methods of ValidationRange
Presence
Check Digit
Data Type
Fixed Value - 13Methods of VerificationProof Reading
Double Entry
Sending Back Printouts - 14Costs of Good Quality InformationConsumables
Cost of Training Staff
Hardware
Software
Entering Data
Information
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- Flashcards on I.C.T Data, created by KarlBryant on 22/04/2015.
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