Topic 1 Data, information and knowledge

Question 1

Data

Answer 1

Raw facts and figures

Question 2

Information

Answer 2

Processed data with meaning and context`

Question 3

Knowledge

Answer 3

Derived from information by adding rules to it

Question 4

Problems with coding data (3)

Answer 4

Coarsening of data - loss of precision
Coding value judgements - different opinions
Obscure meaning

Question 5

Advantages of coding data (4)

Answer 5

Easier to use validation
Processing is faster
Takes up less storage space
Faster to input