Unit 6: Data, Databases & Decision-Making

• Data: 

Unprocessed facts/figures obtained via the use of measurement instruments.  (Prof. Noone’s website) 

• Knowledge: 

The ability to use info tactically and strategically to achieve specific objectives. (Prof. Noone’s website) 

• Wisdom: 

The ability to select objectives that are consistent with supportive of a general set of values. (Prof. Noone’s website) 

• DBMS:  

A software to create, modify, and gain access to a database. ( SIMpath) 

• Information: 

Data that has been processed and structured, adding context and increasing meaning. (Prof. Noone’s website) 

• Fields:  

column in a DB. (SIMpath) 

• Record: 

Row in a DB. (microsoft.com)

• Query:  

A request in the search bar. (Prof. Noone’s website) 

• Provide an example from data to wisdom: 

Data: 290 

Info: 290 lbs. 

Knowledge: 290 lbs. is overweight for my height. 

Wisdom: I need to lose weight.