3.1 - Data vs. Information

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What is 'data'?

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Data refers to unprocessed facts or statistics that have no context. For example, 53% is data - it is a statistic that has no context.

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What is 'information'?

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Information refers to data that has been processed, organised, and structured into context. For example, 53% of pumpkin stock was sold in 2019 is information - it is data that has been given context (meaning).

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Describe the difference between data and information using examples.

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Data is unprocessed and lacks context, like a raw statistic (e.g., 53%). Information is data that has been processed and given context, like '53% of pumpkin stock was sold in 2019.'