CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices Question 54 of 103

Review of Database Concepts & SQL — Question 3

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What is the difference between data and information?

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DataInformation
Data refers to raw facts, figures, or values that are collected and stored without any specific context or interpretation. It is unprocessed and lacks meaning on its own.Information is processed, organized, and meaningful data that has been analyzed, interpreted, and structured to provide context, relevance, and value. It is derived from data through analysis and is used to make decisions or gain insights.
Data is unstructured, discrete.Information is structured, organized.