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Question
Answer the following question in about 30 words:
Differentiate between data and information.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Basis | Data | Information |
| Definition | It consists of raw, unorganised, and unclassified facts, numbers, or characters collected from the real world. | It is data that has been processed, organised, and structured into a meaningful form. |
| Nature | Data is unorganised and does not carry any clear meaning or context on its own. | Information is organised, clear, and provides immediate context or meaning. |
| Stage | It is the primary input stage in any geographical or statistical study. | It is the final output stage obtained after processing the input data. |
| Example | A list of random rainfall numbers like 120, 80, 45, and 110 (without units or location). | “The average annual rainfall of Mumbai is 120 cm,” which makes the numbers useful. |
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