Modern Digital Skills

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What is a key aspect of ethical data management?

Only sharing data with colleagues

Using data for appropriate purposes (correct)

Storing data indefinitely

Collecting as much data as possible

Which tool can be used to perform advanced searches for data?

Google Drive

Microsoft Excel

Google Scholar (correct)

Wikipedia Editors

What is the first step required to search using an image on Google Images?

Select an image from your favorites

Click on the search bar

Choose 'upload an image' directly

Open the website and click on the Camera icon (correct)

What is the purpose of identifying a need for certain information in a decision-making process?

To ensure relevant data is collected Signup and view all the answers

How can Google Scholar assist in academic research?

By enabling search for research papers, books, and scientists Signup and view all the answers

Which search engine is recognized as the most famous?

Google Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step to upload an image on Google Images?

Click on 'View Results' Signup and view all the answers

What can statistical tools help analyze?

Data for decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of data utilization do ethical considerations primarily address?

Privacy and appropriate sharing Signup and view all the answers

What type of research papers can be searched on Google Scholar?

Any type of scientific research paper Signup and view all the answers

How can you specify the time frame for search results in Google?

Use the advanced search settings Signup and view all the answers

What is the URL used to access Google Scholar?

<a href="https://scholar.google.com/">https://scholar.google.com/</a> Signup and view all the answers

What is often a misconception about data analysis in decision making?

Data analysis is not needed for true decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between data and information?

Data is unprocessed facts, while information is processed data. Signup and view all the answers

Which ability characterizes data literacy?

Reading, writing, and communicating data in context. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of information literacy?

Interpreting data to suggest trends. Signup and view all the answers

What does ethical data management primarily involve?

Ensuring the responsible and fair use of data. Signup and view all the answers

Which skill is crucial for effective search strategies in information literacy?

Identifying and using credible sources. Signup and view all the answers

In decision-making processes, which aspect is primarily enhanced through information literacy?

Evaluating and applying relevant information. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes statistical analysis?

It includes evaluating data to identify patterns and trends. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of literacy involves the ability to apply relevant information to specific situations?

Information literacy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Modern Digital Skills - Chapter 2: Information and Data Literacy

Literacy in the digital age is the ability to read, write, and understand various communication forms, including accessing, understanding, evaluating, analyzing, and using information.
Data literacy involves reading, writing, and communicating data in context, analyzing it with statistical tools, and using it in decision-making. It also includes understanding data privacy and ethical use.
Information literacy involves finding, evaluating, interpreting, and applying information to situations requiring decision-making, problem-solving, or knowledge acquisition. It includes identifying information needs, managing and ethically sharing information.
Data vs Information: Data is raw facts used for analysis. Information is processed data with meaning used for decision-making.
Finding data and information can be done through various search engines including Google (basic, advanced, images, scholar, advanced video search). Search engine examples also include Bing and Microsoft search engine.
Search engines such as Google provide advanced search options to specify keywords, exclude results, and search for specific document formats (e.g., ppt)
Image searches on Google allow for specifying image size, color, and time.
Video searches on Google and other search engines help find relevant videos.
Google Scholar is used for finding academic research papers, supporting scientific research and professional pursuits. It is helpful for finding scientific publications, books, and scientists.
Wikipedia is a free multilingual online encyclopedia written by volunteers, using a wiki-based editing system.
Credibility of online information is important. Users should be wary of false information from social media or other sources and verify the source reliability.
Critical information literacy advises pausing before sharing information, distinguishing between misinformation (inaccurate information unintentionally spread), disinformation (false information deliberately spread), and mal-information (accurate information used maliciously to mislead).

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Explore the key concepts of information and data literacy in the digital age. Learn how to effectively access, evaluate, and utilize information, and understand the distinctions between data and information. This chapter also covers ethical considerations and the tools needed for decision-making.