VirtualMV/Digital Learning Technologies/In Organisations/Data

Terms

Data

"Raw - unprocessed facts"

That which makes the computer useful to us as individuals,

• Distinguishes our computer from others.
• Is the prime reason WHY we have a computer.
• Cannot be used to make a decision.

Data and the storage of is a fundamental component of an information system. The data storage may be manual or automated. Traditional file structures are rapidly being replaced by database management systems.

Data may be classified as; Input, Output, Processed and Stored

Information

Information is useful processed data

• Data that has meaning
• Knowledge derived from data
• Data placed in context
• Information is;
  • Pertinent
  • Timely
  • Accurate
  • Reduces uncertainty

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