Question
Which of the following is an example of information as opposed to just data: A) Number of dresses sold. B) Color of dresses sold. C) Dress sales in Michigan at Walmart Store #3458. D) Types of dresses sold per region and season.
Answer
C) Dress sales in Michigan at Walmart Store #3458.
- Q: What is the difference between information and data? A:Data is raw facts and figures, whereas information is data that has been processed or interpreted and has meaning.
- Q: Which option provides meaning to the data? A: Option C provides meaning to the data as it includes location and store number.