Question

Below is the frequency distribution of the weights (in kg) of some sample of teen-agers.

Answer 1

Usually, the terms “data” and “information” are used interchangeably. However, there is a subtle difference between the two.

In a nutshell, data can be a number, symbol, character, word, codes, graphs, etc. On the other hand, information is data put into context. Information is utilised by humans in some significant way (such as to make decisions, forecasts etc).

A basic example of information would be a computer. A computer uses programming scripts, formulas, or software applications to turn data into information.

Let us have a detailed look at the difference between data and information in a tabular column below