An introduction to data and information

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• Subject: Science and Technology
• Institution Name: The Open University
• Collection: Open University OpenLearn
• Grade Level: Post-secondary

• Abstract: Ever wondered how a computer processes data into information? This unit will help you to understand the distinction between the two and examines how a computer-based society impacts on daily life. You will learn what computers can do with data to produce information and how computers can be used to work with data and search for it, control machines, and support commercial operations.

• Course Type: Full Course
• Languages: English
• Material Types: Activities and Labs, Readings, Syllabi
• Media Formats: Text/HTML

• Conditions of Use: Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.0