4.1.1 Revision Diagram Last update 21 June 2008 - FatMax
Use the diagram below as a revision aid to test your knowledge of the key terms and concepts associated with this topic.
Key Points/Learning Outcomes
You should understand that:
data consists of raw facts and figures e.g. readings from sensors, survey facts
information is data which has been processed by the computer
knowledge is derived from information by applying rules to it
You should understand why data is encoded and the potential problems associated with this, especially value judgements.
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