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What is the difference between data and information?
What is the difference between data and information?
- Data has little meaning, while information has no meaning at all.
- Data is processed and organized, while information is raw and unorganized.
- Data are raw facts with little meaning, while information is data organized in a meaningful way to be useful. (correct)
- Data is used by computers, while information is used by humans.
What can lead to information overload?
What can lead to information overload?
- Information that lacks predictive value.
- Data that is irrelevant to the decision maker.
- Having too much data available. (correct)
- Incomplete and biased information.
When is information considered relevant?
When is information considered relevant?
- When it is neutral and free from error.
- When it is big enough to influence the decisions of its users.
- When it includes all applicable transactions and is complete.
- When it helps users evaluate past decisions or predict the future, and when it is material in size. (correct)
What does faithful representation of information entail?
What does faithful representation of information entail?
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What can turn data into information?
What can turn data into information?
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Why might computers contribute to information overload?
Why might computers contribute to information overload?
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What makes information useful?
What makes information useful?
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What does relevance of information imply?
What does relevance of information imply?
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What characteristics does faithful representation of information exhibit?
What characteristics does faithful representation of information exhibit?
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