I like that Bob. And then there's the difference between knowledge and
wisdom, often illustrated by the following (don't know who to credit for
this I'm afraid but I love it):
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Graeme
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bob Bater
Sent: 29 June 2010 21:58
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Subject: Re: definition of "data"
Clare,
Mark has already noted how slippery a topic this is. I usually
illustrate
what /I/ see as the difference between Data, Information and Knowledge
thus:
Data: 75mph
Information (data in context of a situation): the speed of the car I'm
in
Knowledge: (information in relation to a required action or decision):
we're
exceeding the speed limit!
Max Boisot has a neat model showing his view of the differences in a
cognitive psychological sense. I discussed his model briefly in an
article
for FUMSI recently: http://web.fumsi.com/go/article/manage/4471.
I don't suppose that helps much in an RM context, but I thought I'd
respond
anyway.
Hope you find the Holy Grail...
Regards,
Bob
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Sent: 29 June 2010 12:44
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Subject: definition of "data"
Hi all,
I speedily need a definition of data in the modern RM context ie I don't
imagine any of us see "data" any more as "Information in numerical form
that
can be digitally transmitted or processed" (Webster).
Any suggestions? My own definition preference is that it's "information
in
a digital format, possibly structured", though I'm willing to drop the
"structured" bit as well to make sure all digital stuff is captured.
Clare
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