Answer to Question #166024 in Computer Networks for Nondumiso

Question

Explain different between data and information provide geographical examples for each

Answer 1

Data: It is a collection of facts. If we discuss in the context of geographical example then it will categories in two part one is artificial geographical data which includes road, water treatment plant, power plant, map, landmark, canal etc but if we will discuss in the context of natural geographical data then river, hills, natural lake, etc will get include.

Information: Information is the collection of data which gives a meaningful sense and complete knowledge about something. If we will see it in the context of the geographical information, then we can consider whether, complete details about the natural hills, river such as length, hight, depth etc will include in this.