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Data refers to raw facts and figures that have not been processed, while information is the result of processing data to add meaning. There are various types of data, including numeric, alphabetic, and alpha-numeric. Good information should be accurate, meaningful, comprehensive, relevant, timely, and suitable.

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DATA and Information Jss1

Data refers to raw facts and figures that have not been processed, while information is the result of processing data to add meaning. There are various types of data, including numeric, alphabetic, and alpha-numeric. Good information should be accurate, meaningful, comprehensive, relevant, timely, and suitable.

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DATA AND INFORMATION

Definition of Data

Data are raw facts. They are figures, words and symbols that have not been processed or put into
meaningful form. Data can be referred to as raw material from which information is produced. Data is
the plural of datum.

Types of Data

1. Numeric data: Data consisting of digits and not letters of alphabets or special character. E.g. 0 – 9

2. Alphabetic data: Data consisting of letters and not digits or special characters. A-Z and a-z

3. Alpha-numeric data: Data consisting of digits, alphabets as well special characters. Ussm12, #,!,?
07/01/2019, etc.

Definition of Information

Information is processed data. Information is the result of processing, manipulating and organizing
data in a way that adds to the knowledge of the person receiving it.

Data can be processed physically by human beings, example calculation such as addition, division, etc
to give it more meaning. Data can also be processed using machines like calculators, computer, etc.

Computer’s Data Processing Activity

• DATA DATA PROCESSING INFORMATION RESULT

Sources of Data and Information

 Human Beings: One can collect such data like Name, Age, Sex, Height, Shoe size, Food
preferences, etc.
 Homes
 Classrooms
 Radio
 Television
 Newspapers
 Books
 Market Places
 Computers

Qualities of Good Information

Good information should be:

 Accurate – Without errors

 Meaningful – useful for specific situation

 Comprehensive – Complete

 Relevant – Useful for intended purpose

 Timely – Readily available

 Suitable – Fits the situation

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