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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 Ants build efficient networks for finding
John 87 food and communicating, similarly data
processing in a network is designed to
Manya 67 improve efficiency.
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 1st 2nd 3rd 4th R 5th 6th 7th 8th
DAY E
MONDAY
TUESDAY C
WEDNESDAY E
THURSDAY S
FRIDAY
SATURDAY S
We can represent information in the form We can represent information in the form
of tables, for example, class timetable. of pictures, drawing and so on.
Maps Pictograms
We can represent information in the form We can represent information in the form
of maps. For example, maps display us the of pictograms, for example, road signs.
route and directions.
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