Understanding Information Exploring Types Sources and Access

What is the definition of information according to Wilson; grizzle et al (2011)?

• Communication of news, knowledge, facts, among others

• Data fed to a machine for processing

• Intelligence secrets given to the police for pay

• Formal report accumulation by the public prosecutor

What is the difference between data and information?

• Data is qualitative, while information is quantitative

• Data is processed, while information is raw

• Data is numerical observations, while information is meaningful data

• Data is subjective, while information is objective

What type of information involves the interpretation and examination of factual data to uncover patterns, trends, or insights?

• Subjective information

• Analytical information

• Factual information

• Objective information

What are primary sources of information?

• Original, firsthand sources of information

• Interpretations of primary sources by others

• Official records

• Collections of secondary sources

What is the ability for an individual(s) to seek, receive, and impart information effectively known as?

• Information Design

• Information Architecture

• Information Access

• Information Needs

What are the types of information needs?

• Explicit Needs, Implicit Needs, Unexpressed Needs

• Primary Needs, Secondary Needs, Tertiary Needs

• Factual Needs, Analytical Needs, Subjective Needs

• Objective Needs, Subjective Needs, Factual Needs

What is the purpose of secondary sources of information?

• Provide organized access to information from various secondary sources

• Provide commentary, analysis, or synthesis of primary information

• Offer unique insights into historical events

• Present all sides of an argument

What is the definition of access to information?

• The desire of an individual or a group to find and obtain information

• The freedom and skill to generate information

• The ability to identify, locate, obtain, and effectively use data or information

• The right to withhold information from others

What does information design involve?

• Creating new information from scratch

• Organizing information in a database

• Analyzing information for patterns and trends

• Presenting data in a way that has meaning and value

What are the considerations for evaluating sources of information?

• Credibility, Authority, Objectivity, Relevance, Currency, Accuracy

• Reliability, Trustworthiness, Expertise, Bias, Timeliness, Correctness

• Authority, Objectivity, Complexity, Relevance, Accuracy, Timeliness

• Accuracy, Relevance, Objectivity, Authority, Credibility, Currency