Data vs Information
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Objective
I can distinguish between data and information and provide specific examples for each.
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Define data and information in your own words, highlighting the key differences between the two concepts.
Provide three examples of data and explain how each example can be transformed into meaningful information.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Identify three pieces of data: "Tom," "2021," and "a skateboard." Create a sentence that transforms this data into meaningful information and explain how your sentence conveys a complete thought. Consider the data points: "Sarah," "2022," and "a laptop." Construct a sentence that organizes this data into information and describe how your sentence provides context and meaning.”
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