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LO3 - Understand the use of global information and the benefits to…
LO3 - Understand the use of global information and the benefits to individuals and organisations
3.1 Data versus information
Information is in context, data is not
Data is information that has been coded and structured in some way, ready for processing, storage or transmission.
3.2 Categories of information used by individuals
Communication
Education and training
Entertainment
Planning
Financial
Research
Location dependent
Benefits and limitations
3.3 Categories of information used by organisations
Knowledge management and creation
Management information systems (MIS)
Marketing, promotion and sales
Financial analysis and modelling
Contact management
Decision making
Internal and external communication
Big data
Benefits and limitations
3.4 Stages of data analysis
Identify the need
Define scope
Identify potential sources
Source and select information
Select the most appropriate tools
Process and analyse data
Record and store information
Share results
3.5 Data analysis tools
Data tables
Visualisation of data
Trend and pattern identification
Data cleaning
Geographic information system/local mapping
3.6 Information system structure
Open system
Closed system