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5 Examples of Difference Between Data & Information?

Data are facts gathered through observation and records, while information is interpreted data that is meaningful and useful. Some key differences include: 1) Data are raw facts and figures while information provides context and meaning to these facts. 2) Data is based on records and observations but information is backed by research. 3) Data lacks meaning on its own but information gives meaning to numbers and figures.

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5 Examples of Difference Between Data & Information?

Data are facts gathered through observation and records, while information is interpreted data that is meaningful and useful. Some key differences include: 1) Data are raw facts and figures while information provides context and meaning to these facts. 2) Data is based on records and observations but information is backed by research. 3) Data lacks meaning on its own but information gives meaning to numbers and figures.

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5 Examples of difference between data & information?

Data and information are related to each other but they differ in many ways especially in their
meanings. Here are five examples on how they differ from each other:

1. Data are facts while information is interpreted facts.


When we talk about data, they are facts that people gather based on their observation and
experiences. They are raw facts which people gather. Meanwhile, information is what becomes
of these data. They are interpreted facts based on the data gathered.

2. Data is based from records and observations while information is based on


research.
Most data are just simple records of facts or observations. They're often written down on a
sheet of paper or stored in one's brain. On the other hand, information is more factual in nature.
They're also more reliable since they're backed by research. Often, they're gathered from
experts such as scientists and researchers.

3. Data are mere numbers and figures while information gives meaning to these
numbers and figures.
When we talk about data we refer to the numbers and figures we often see in our math
textbooks. They come in the form of graphs, timelines, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion,
and many more. But once these are interpreted and given meaning to they become information.

4. Data lack meaning while information is meaningful.


Indeed, numbers and figures alone lack meaning. They can never tell you something unless they
are interpreted and explained. This is what data are. On the contrary, information is full of
meanings. They're data which are explained or interpreted to be understood by individuals.

5. Data are valueless while information is useful and valuable.


Data alone are meaningless. What's the use of gathering them if you don't know what they are
about or what they stand for? Information on the other hand is something you can readily
understand and use. You can benefit a lot from information since you can apply them in your
daily life.

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