Information: is a group of data that collectively carries a logical meaning.
Types of data:
There are different types of data.
i. Alphabetic data type:- consist letter from A-Z capital or from a-z small letter. e.g Abid, Peshawar. Pakistan, Khan.
ii. Numeric data type;- It consist of digit from 0-9 e.g 123, 9,7 etc
iii. Alphanumeric data type:-It consist alphabetic letter as well as numeric digit. Street no A/10 etc.
iv. Graphic data: It consists tables, charts, graphics and statements
v. Audio data: It consists only sounds. For example radio news.
vi. Video data: It consists photos, image and moving picture. Such as TV news.
vii. Mixed data: It consists more than one type of data. Such as the combination of audio and video.
Difference between data and information
Data: Data are plain facts. The word “data” is plural for “datum.” Information is processed, organized, structured or presented in a given context form if Data, so as to make them useful.
Information is data that has been processed in such a way as to be meaningful to the person who receives it. it is any thing that is communicated.
Information is data that has been converted into a more useful or understandable form. It is the set of data that has been organized for direct utilization of mankind. Examples are: Time Table, Merit List, Report card, Headed tables, printed documents, pay slips, receipts, reports etc. Information helps human beings in their decision making process.
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