What is the definition of data?

Data is raw facts and figures. Data can be alphanumeric, sounds, videos or graphics. Data has not been processed and has no meaning.

Data is raw facts and figures. Data can be alphanumeric, sounds, videos or graphics. Data has been processed and has a meaning.

What is the definition of information?

Information is data that has been processed. Processed can mean having calculations performed on it, or putting the data in a meaningful order.

Information is data that hasn't been processed. Processed means leaving the information as it is.

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1What is the definition of data?
1. AData is raw facts and figures. Data can be alphanumeric, sounds, videos or graphics. Data has not been processed and has no meaning.
2. BData is raw facts and figures. Data can be alphanumeric, sounds, videos or graphics. Data has been processed and has a meaning.
2What is the definition of information?
1. AInformation is data that hasn't been processed. Processed means leaving the information as it is.
2. BInformation is data that has been processed. Processed can mean having calculations performed on it, or putting the data in a meaningful order.