Data and informationA definition of data

Data is processed by computers, the resulting information can then be used to form judgements and make predictions.

Part ofICTData and quality of data

A definition of data

Data = raw facts and figures that make no sense or do not have meaning.

This is a list of data items:

  • 42
  • rabbits
  • 16:00
  • 76
  • apples
  • 09743245530
  • £40
  • seaside
Demonstration of data without context, items floating in space

Data items need to be part of a structure, such as a sentence, in order to give them meaning.

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