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What is the difference between Data and Information?

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E. Austin

E. Austin

E. Austin
E. Austin

Answered Jun 24, 2019

There are some subtle differences between data and information. Data are the facts of details from which data is obtained. Individual pieces of data by itself is not significant. Knowledge is, on the other hand, vital all by itself. Observations and recording are done to amass data, while analysis is gathered to obtain information.

There are some subtle differences between data and information. Data are the facts of details from
Data can be measured as a representation of facts, concepts, and instructions in a formalized manner, which should be appropriate for communication, interpretation, or processing by a human or an electronic machine. Information is organized or classified data on which decisions or actions are based.

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