Unit 6
Field (DBs)
A field is one piece of information in a database, such as a name, age, or phone number.
Record (DBs)
A record is a group of related fields that contain information about one person or item.
Query
A query is a request used to search for or find specific information in a database.
DBMS
A DBMS is software used to create, organize, and manage databases.
Data
Data are raw facts or numbers that have not been organized.
Information
Information is data that has been organized and given meaning.
Knowledge
Knowledge is understanding information and knowing how to use it.
Wisdom
Wisdom is using knowledge to make smart decisions.
Example from Data to Wisdom
Data could be students' test scores. Information is finding the class's average score. Knowledge is understanding that students who study more usually score higher. Wisdom is deciding to give students study guides to help improve grades.