In the Context of the Major Components of an Information

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the context of the major components of an information system, which is a difference between information and data?

• A)Unlike data, information is considered the input to an information system.
• B)Unlike data, information can be collected in aggregated and disaggregated forms.
• C)Unlike data, information by itself is difficult to use for making decisions.
• D)Unlike data, information consists of facts that have been analyzed by the process component.

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Definitions:

Distributed Practice

A learning strategy that involves spreading study sessions and practice over time, shown to improve retention and acquisition of knowledge.

Interference

A cognitive phenomenon where previously learned information hinders the ability to learn new information or vice versa.

Group Practice

A medical or therapeutic practice wherein several practitioners work together in a shared facility, often offering a range of services.

Encoding Specificity Principle

The principle that suggests the effectiveness of memory retrieval is directly related to the similarity of the cues present during encoding and retrieval.