Lecture:
Today’s lecture was on data, information and knowledge. We defined each of these topics, datum-A fact or proposition, information-A collection of facts or data that relate to each other, knowledge-The sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned. Sum of the characteristics of data is that it’s Factual, Non-judgmental, Non-inferential. Characteristics of information are Summative, Relational and Dimensional. And sum characteristics of knowledge are Inferential, Experiential and Judgmental.
The importance of data, information and knowledge are to have a collection of valid unbiased data, must inform and it should be clear.
We then learnt that data is raw and it simply exists and has no significance beyond its existence, that information is data that has been given meaning by way of relational connection and knowledge is the appropriate collection of information, its intent is to be useful.
The importance of data, information and knowledge are to have a collection of valid unbiased data, must inform and it should be clear.
We then learnt that data is raw and it simply exists and has no significance beyond its existence, that information is data that has been given meaning by way of relational connection and knowledge is the appropriate collection of information, its intent is to be useful.
Tutorial
DATA: Individual facts, statistics, or items of information: These data represent the results of our analyses. Data are entered by terminal for immediate processing by the computer.
INFORMATION: Knowledge gained through study, communication, research, instruction, etc.; factual data.
KNOWLEDGE: Acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition.
WISDOM: The quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
Activity 2:
Data, information and knowledge are important in my university studies because throughout my whole degree I will be collecting data from books, the web and internet journal for subject. With the data collected it will be turned into information for people to read. After people reading it, it will be know be knowledge to the reader and has further informed them on the subject.
Activity 3:
Activity 3:
5 organisations that collect information:
1. Banks collect information to set up a bank account.
2. Finance companies collect information to see if you qualify for a loan.
3. Survey organisations collect information for a certain topic that they need the public’s information on.
4. The hospital gathers information for you to give you the correct drugs or gather information from you to see if you can donate an organ.
5. Phone companies gather your information to set up an account and they use that information for your security.
1. Banks collect information to set up a bank account.
2. Finance companies collect information to see if you qualify for a loan.
3. Survey organisations collect information for a certain topic that they need the public’s information on.
4. The hospital gathers information for you to give you the correct drugs or gather information from you to see if you can donate an organ.
5. Phone companies gather your information to set up an account and they use that information for your security.
Readings:
The first reading is on data, information, knowledge and wisdom. The author gives a brief description on knowledge management and then has definitions from 'Russell Ackoff' on data, info, knowlegde and wisdom. The page has a drawing of the four and has a axsis of connectedness and understanding.
The second reading is a information literacy toturial. The page is set up for the Spring College students master and to assist them in information literacy skills. The page has a quiz to help your skills and links to other helpfull sites.
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