1.1 Data and information

A collection of text, numbers or symbols in raw or unorganised form.

• Data

• Information

• Knowledge

This is processing data, usually by computer. The data can then be used in context and have meaning.

• Data

• Information

• Knowledge

Using and recalling information such as facts, or the understanding of information such as how to solve problems.

• Data

• Information

• Knowledge

Facts, that can be easily passed on to others

• Explicit knowledge

• Tacit knowledge

Knowledge that is difficult to pass on to someone else, such as knowing how to do something

• Explicit knowledge

• Tacit knowledge

Information is...

• A collection of text, numbers or symbols in raw or unorganised form.

• This is processing data, usually by computer. The data can then be used in context and have meaning.

• Combining, using and recalling facts to solve problems.

What does putting data into a framework or structure provide?

• More information

• Rules

• Context

What is the ability to understand information and to then form judgements, opinions, make predictions and decisions based on that understanding also known as?

• Data

• Infomation

• Knowledge

Which of the following is correct?

• Data leads to information, and information leads to knowledge.

• Knowledge leads to information, and information leads to data

• Data leads to knowledge and knowledge leads to information

The statement 'it was raining outside' is which of these?

• Data

• Information

• Knowledge