In the Context of the Major Components of an Information

question 73

Multiple Choice

In the context of the major components of an information system, which of the following 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:

Psychosocial Theory

An approach that emphasizes the importance of social relationships and the complexities of mental and emotional development across one's lifespan.

Learning Theory

A body of principles and theories that explain how individuals acquire, process, and retain knowledge or skills.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment, introduced by B.F. Skinner.

Evaluation

The process of assessing or judging the value, quality, or significance of something, often in an educational, project-based, or personal context.