Data vs. Information and Data Management

• Data are stored in databases, while information is not stored anywhere.
• Data and information are the same thing, just different names.
• Data are used for decision making, while information is just the building blocks.
• Data are raw facts, while information is processed data that is meaningful. (correct)

• To store data in databases and retrieve it as needed. (correct)
• To use data to make informed decisions.
• To generate new data for the organization.
• To ensure data is accurate, relevant and timely.

• Unprocessed (correct)
• Relevant
• Timely
• Accurate

<p>Information affects the decision making process by providing meaningful, processed data. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using databases to store and retrieve data as needed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers