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what are the main differnces between computer data and information data.
Data is a computers form of information. It is simply endless lists of information. This means it is raw and unprocessed and therfore meaningless to us. However Information is a human interpretation of knowledge. [ It is processed and selective so that it is usefull and applicable. DF Information is data that has been processed for use. A database stores data for every personal email and address in tables and organized. Display a list of all people with last name Smith or printing out address labels is information. ]
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Computer data refers to raw, unprocessed facts or symbols, while information data is processed, organized, and meaningful data that provides context or value.

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