Lecture 11
The main points from this weeks lecture were,
- Data, information and knowledge
- Definitions and characteristics
- Data relationships
- Strategies for assignment work
Tutorial 11
The main points from this weeks tutorial were,
- Dictionary terms for data, information, knowledge and wisdom
- Graphical representations
- Relationship understanding
- University study
- Organisations that collect information
Week 11 Tasks
This webpage was very helpful in determining the definitions of the terms data, information, knowledge and wisdom. From the information available, I constructed my own definitions of the above terms.
DATA - In the computing world, data is referred to as coded invariances. Also, data is the use of records and/or recordings which can be used in computers, all of which contain certain information.
INFORMATION - Consists of contents which can be retrieved from a database or the Internet etc, intended for the use in computer systems. Information can also be used as the representation of a certain term during a form of communication.
KNOWLEDGE - The ability to know and understand information given to an individual. Developed inside a system, knowledge can also be referred as being information that is clearly organised and structured.
WISDOM - Knowledge which has been accumulated by an individual. Wisdom is the ability, through experience, to apply knowledge, common sense and understanding to everyday activities.
Being able to understand the relationship between data, information and knowledge can assist your university study in many different ways. The term "data" usually refers to the research needed for a university assignment. For example, research of facts, statistics etc. In relation to university assignments, the term "information" refers to the building of your assignment. Once you have collected all the relevant data, the data is put together where patterns start to emerge within the structure. The term "knowledge" relates to composing your assignment. During this phase, you begin to make judgements based on the data you have collected. From this, you are able to develop your own understanding from the way you interpret the data and information you have collected and put together.
There are many organisations that collect information from clients and the public. Below I have listed five companies and why they collect this information.
This webpage was very helpful in determining the definitions of the terms data, information, knowledge and wisdom. From the information available, I constructed my own definitions of the above terms.DATA - In the computing world, data is referred to as coded invariances. Also, data is the use of records and/or recordings which can be used in computers, all of which contain certain information.
INFORMATION - Consists of contents which can be retrieved from a database or the Internet etc, intended for the use in computer systems. Information can also be used as the representation of a certain term during a form of communication.
KNOWLEDGE - The ability to know and understand information given to an individual. Developed inside a system, knowledge can also be referred as being information that is clearly organised and structured.
WISDOM - Knowledge which has been accumulated by an individual. Wisdom is the ability, through experience, to apply knowledge, common sense and understanding to everyday activities.
Being able to understand the relationship between data, information and knowledge can assist your university study in many different ways. The term "data" usually refers to the research needed for a university assignment. For example, research of facts, statistics etc. In relation to university assignments, the term "information" refers to the building of your assignment. Once you have collected all the relevant data, the data is put together where patterns start to emerge within the structure. The term "knowledge" relates to composing your assignment. During this phase, you begin to make judgements based on the data you have collected. From this, you are able to develop your own understanding from the way you interpret the data and information you have collected and put together.There are many organisations that collect information from clients and the public. Below I have listed five companies and why they collect this information.
- WA Police Force - collect information to help with their inquiries and to recover information about certain people in relation to the law
- Commonwealth Bank - collect information related to public account and so they can process anything related to these accounts
- Wanneroo Council - collect information related to the public within their area. For example, client information, blueprints for houses, rubbish collection etc
- RAC - collect information from members relating to insurances and other policies they may have. For example, client information, car insurance, roadside assistance etc
- City of Joondalup Libraries - collect information relating to the burrowing of books and other services. For example, due dates for books, client information, locations etc
Reading Summary 1: Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom
There is little sense as to what the definition of knowledge actually is and how it relates to data, information and wisdom. The contents contained within the human brain can be categorised into five group. These being,
There is little sense as to what the definition of knowledge actually is and how it relates to data, information and wisdom. The contents contained within the human brain can be categorised into five group. These being, - Data
- Information
- Knowledge
- Understanding
- Wisdom
Reading Summary 2: The production of knowledge
Having an understanding of information and how it can be categorised, will enable you to become successful at researching information. To gain knowledge of something, you must be able to think of an idea and keep with it and pursue it further. Funding is also a major role to enable the production of knowledge in addition to time. Research is usually performed by a person who is part of a large group because they have more reliable resources. For example institutions, government agencies, universities etc.
Having an understanding of information and how it can be categorised, will enable you to become successful at researching information. To gain knowledge of something, you must be able to think of an idea and keep with it and pursue it further. Funding is also a major role to enable the production of knowledge in addition to time. Research is usually performed by a person who is part of a large group because they have more reliable resources. For example institutions, government agencies, universities etc. 
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