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Friday Reflection: Data vs. Information vs. Knowledge

I was listening to NPR this morning and someone was intermediately using data and information.  These are two separate terms and it’s beneficial to really understand the difference between them.

Data is facts or descriptions of facts.  That is it!

Information is data plus meaning.  There is something there with information, it might not be organized yet but it’s there!

Knowledge is information plus context.  This context can convey understanding.

S.B.

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