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Data refers to raw, unprocessed facts and figures without context, while information is processed data that is organized and meaningful. Data can be quantitative or qualitative and exists in various forms, whereas information is actionable and relevant for decision-making. The distinction between data and information is highlighted through their nature, form, specificity, and usage.

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Data refers to raw, unprocessed facts and figures without context, while information is processed data that is organized and meaningful. Data can be quantitative or qualitative and exists in various forms, whereas information is actionable and relevant for decision-making. The distinction between data and information is highlighted through their nature, form, specificity, and usage.

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Question 1: - Define data and information.

Discuss their
features and importance.
Answer: - Data:

• Definition: Data refers to raw facts, figures, and details without context
or meaning. It can be in the form of numbers, text, symbols, or
measurements.

• Features:
1. Unprocessed: Data is unorganized and lacks meaning on its own.
2. Quantitative or Qualitative: It can be numerical (e.g., numbers,
statistics) or descriptive (e.g., names, addresses).
3. Varied Forms: Data can exist in various forms such as text,
images, audio, video, or sensors.
4. Scalable: Data can be vast and continuous, sometimes
overwhelming in volume.
5. Static or Dynamic: Data can either remain constant (like a date of
birth) or change over time (like temperature readings).

• Importance:
1. Foundation for Information: Data is the raw material that can be
transformed into information.
2. Measurement: It provides the basis for analysis, measurement,
and observations.
3. Support for Decision-Making: In many contexts, data is used to
drive business decisions, scientific research, or operations.

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Information:
• Definition: Information is data that has been processed, organized, or
structured in a way that makes it meaningful and useful. It gives context
and significance to the raw data.

• Features:
1. Processed: Information has been interpreted and given meaning
through analysis.
2. Contextual: It provides context to data, allowing for better
understanding.
3. Actionable: Information is typically useful for decision-making
and guiding actions.
4. Relevant: Information is often filtered to be relevant to a specific
need or audience.
5. Accessible: Information is presented in a format that is easier to
interpret and use (e.g., charts, reports).

• Importance:
1. Decision-Making: Information helps individuals and organizations
make informed decisions based on facts and trends.
2. Communication: Information is necessary for effective
communication, both in personal and professional contexts.
3. Efficiency: Properly processed information improves productivity
and can guide action more effectively than raw data.
4. Problem Solving: Information aids in identifying solutions by
providing insights and patterns from the data.

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Question 2:- Differentiate between data and information
in a tabular format.
Answer:-

Basis of
Data Information
Comparison

It refers to raw
facts which one
Information are facts regarding
gathers about
Meaning something put into context which are
something and
refined through processing
are bare and
random.

They are text,


numbers,
Nature It is refined data
symbols and
more

Form Unorganized Organized

Data is not
Specific Information is specific
specific

Records plus
Based On It is based on analysis
observations

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Data does not
We cannot process information
Dependency depend on
without data
information

It may or may
Use Information always come in use
not come in use

We measure
We measure information in units of
Measurement data in bits and
time, quantity and more
bytes

A student’s
Example The average score of the class
exam score

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