Data and informationA definition of data

Data is processed by computers, the resulting information can then be used to form judgements and make predictions.

Part of ICTData and quality of data

A definition of data

Data = raw facts and figures that make no sense or do not have meaning.

This is a list of data items:

  • 42
  • rabbits
  • 16:00
  • 76
  • apples
  • 09743245530
  • £40
  • seaside
Demonstration of data without context, items floating in space

Data items need to be part of a structure, such as a sentence, in order to give them meaning.

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