Unit 6 terms
Data
My Definition:
Data are raw facts, numbers, or details that have not been organized or interpreted yet.
Was I Correct?
Yes—that matches standard definitions.
Where I Verified It:
IBM – What is Data?
ibm.com
Information
My Definition:
Information is data that has been organized, processed, or given meaning, so it becomes useful.
Was I Correct?
Yes.
Where I Verified It:
Computer Hope – Information Definition
computer hope
Knowledge
My Definition:
Knowledge is when information is understood, learned, or applied by someone.
Was I Correct?
Yes.
Where I Verified It:
Cambridge Dictionary – Knowledge
cambridge dictionary
Wisdom
My Definition:
Wisdom is the ability to make good decisions using knowledge, experience, and judgment.
Was I Correct?
Yes.
Where I Verified It:
Merriam-Webster – Wisdom
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wisdom
Example: Data → Information → Knowledge → Wisdom
(DIKW Pyramid-Based Example)
Data:
"43, 46, 40, 33" (raw numbers)
Information:
"These numbers represent the temperatures over the last four days." This is a lie but close enough; it’s been cold these last few days of November into December.
Knowledge:
"The temperature trend shows the weather is warming up this week."
Wisdom:
"I should wear heavy clothing today because it will be cold."