DAta
Data are raw facts and figures that on their own have no meaning.
Information
Data that has been processed within context and structure to give it meaning.
Context meaning what the data is about. An enviroment where our knowledge and understanding can make sense of the data.
Structure is how the data is presented.
Meaning, meaning what the data actually shows. Is the data in the correct structure and placed within context?
Example, within the context of a car sales garage,
data can easily become information when put into a database or document.
Context meaning what the data is about. An enviroment where our knowledge and understanding can make sense of the data.
Structure is how the data is presented.
Meaning, meaning what the data actually shows. Is the data in the correct structure and placed within context?
Example, within the context of a car sales garage,
data can easily become information when put into a database or document.
Knowledge
Knowledge is the understanding of rules needed to interpret information.
Processing
Adding context and meaning to data to create information.