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In the previous class, we have learnt how to apply the concepts through visualisation. In
this class, we are going to learn how to interpret the data and process the information.
Data and Information
Data refers to the raw input. When this data is processed, the outcome received is known
as information.
Look at the given table of students with their marks obtained in the exam.
Name Marks Obtained
John 87
Manya 67
Kiran 58
This tabular format represents the data which gives us the information in a neat and clean
manner. It becomes easier to read the data when it is presented in such a format.
Representing Information
Let us study about some of the ways in which we can represent information.
Tables Pictures
SCHOOL TIME TABLE
PERIOD R
DAY 1st 2nd 3rd 4th E 5th 6th 7th 8th
MONDAY
TUESDAY C
WEDNESDAY E
THURSDAY
FRIDAY S
SATURDAY S
We can represent information in the form We can represent information in the form of
of tables, for example, class timetable. pictures, drawing and so on.
Maps Pictograms
We can represent information in the We can represent information in the form of
form of maps. For example, maps help pictograms, for example, road signs.
us by informing us about the routes and
directions.
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