Data are raw facts, whereas information is meaningful processed data.
1. What best defines a database?
2. Why is a database system developed for an organization?
3. What are data before they have been processed or organized?
What is a database?
A shared collection of related data supporting an organization's activities.
What is the purpose of a database system?
To meet an organization's information needs.
What does a database system contain?
Basic components that support data collection and use.
What are data in relation to a topic or item?
Raw facts that are unorganized and unstructured.
How is information different from data?
Information is processed or organized data that is meaningful or useful.
When do separate unordered values become information in the student example?
When organized under fields like STUDENT_ID, NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE.
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