Understanding Data and Information
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What is the main difference between data and information?

  • Data is always numerical, while information is always descriptive.
  • Data is tangible, while information is intangible.
  • Data is raw and unprocessed, while information is analyzed and interpreted. (correct)
  • Data is static, while information is dynamic.

    • Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?

  • Observations about a phenomenon
  • Name of a person
  • Eye color of a person
  • Temperature readings in a location over several years (correct)

    • Why does data need to be analyzed and interpreted to have meaning?

  • Because data is always numerical and needs to be converted to descriptive information.
  • Because data can be simple and useless until it is analyzed, organized, and interpreted. (correct)
  • Because data is always raw and unprocessed.
  • Because data is tangible and needs to be converted to intangible information.

    • Which type of data is provided in numerical form?

    <p>Quantitative data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'information' refer to?

    <p>Result of analyzing and interpreting pieces of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Data can come in the form of text, observations, figures, images, numbers, graphs, or symbols.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quantitative data is always numerical in form and doesn't include any descriptive elements.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Information is the result of analyzing and interpreting pieces of data.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Data is a raw form of knowledge and carries significance and purpose on its own.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qualitative data can include non-numerical descriptors like name, sex, or eye color of a person.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Data can come in the form of text, observations, figures, images, numbers, graphs, or symbols.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Qualitative data is always numerical in form and doesn't include any descriptive elements.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Information is the result of analyzing and interpreting pieces of data.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Without any additional context, temperature readings in a location over several years have no meaning.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quantitative data is provided in non-numerical form.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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