Question

Define and differentiate between data and information

Answer 1

Differences in Meaning. Data are simply facts or figures — bits of information, but not information itself. When data are processed, interpreted, organized, structured or presented so as to make them meaningful or useful, they are called information. Information provides context for data.

Answer 2

Answer:

DATA -

• Data is a raw and unorganized fact that required to be processed to make it meaningful.
• Generally, data comprises facts, observations, perceptions numbers, characters, symbols, image, etc.
• Data contains numbers, statements, and characters in a raw form.

INFORMATION-

• Information is a set of data which is processed in a meaningful way.
•  It is processed data which includes data that possess context, relevance, and purpose. 
• it never has any useless details.