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8 Static - and - Dynamic - Data

The document discusses the difference between static and dynamic data sources. Static data, like newspapers, do not change once created, while dynamic data, like websites, can be constantly updated. Websites are an example of a dynamic source because information like sports scores or ticket availability can change in real-time or based on user interaction. Static data sources like books are preferable for homework or gaining reliable information that has undergone editing. However, dynamic data may not be as accurate since content can be added by anyone and information can change or disappear over time.

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8 Static - and - Dynamic - Data

The document discusses the difference between static and dynamic data sources. Static data, like newspapers, do not change once created, while dynamic data, like websites, can be constantly updated. Websites are an example of a dynamic source because information like sports scores or ticket availability can change in real-time or based on user interaction. Static data sources like books are preferable for homework or gaining reliable information that has undergone editing. However, dynamic data may not be as accurate since content can be added by anyone and information can change or disappear over time.

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Sources of Data

Static and Dynamic data


Difference between static and dynamic data is that once static data is created, the data that it
contains doesn't change, whereas the data can change and update in dynamic data.

An example of static data, is a newspaper, as once it has been printed, the information on it
cannot be updated.

An example of dynamic data, would be a website, as that can be updated as and when needed.

Websites are classified as dynamic sources of data, because the information on the website can
be constantly updated, for example if a sports website shows live football scores, it can be
updated as and when goals have been scored therefore providing almost real-time information.
Another reason why websites are classed as dynamic sources of data, is because users can
interact with the site, e.g. If a website is that of football clubs, then a user can request new
information about ticket availability for an upcoming game.

Situations where the use of static data would be preferable would be for a student trying to do
homework, as the information needed for the work could be gained from a book, as that
information would be reliable, and wouldn't change as it may have done if it were on a website.

Another situation where static would be more preferable to dynamic data, would be if
somebody wanted to gain information from a CD, or book, as it would be accurate, as that
would've gone through a lot of editing before being released.

Problems with using dynamic data are that sometimes it may not be as accurate as static data.
For example, information on a website isn't necessarily accurate as anybody can create a
website.

Another problem with dynamic data is that if somebody needed to reference something for
example on a website, the information on that website could've changed, or been deleted since
they last checked.
Static information sources compared with Dynamic information sources
Static information source Dynamic information source
The information does not change on a Information is updated automatically
regular basis. when the original data changes.

The information can go out of date quickly It is most likely to be up to date as it


because it is not designed to be changed on changes automatically based on the
a regular basis. source data.

The information can be viewed off An internet or network connection to the


line because live data is not source data is required, which can be
required. costly and can also be slow in remote
areas.

It is more likely to be accurate because time The data may have been produced
will have been taken to check the very quickly and so may contain
information being published, as it will be errors.
available for a long period of time.

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