Information facts for kids
Information is a very important word that means different things depending on where you hear it. Usually, it's about facts, knowledge, or news. It helps us understand things and make decisions. Think of it as knowing something new or understanding how something works.
Even though we live in an "information age" with lots of technology, people often use the word "information" without thinking about all its meanings.
Information and Computers
When people talk about computers, they often use the words information and data in a similar way. There are special studies like "information science" and "information technology" (IT). These fields focus on how we create, store, and use information.
Data vs. Information
In computer science, data usually means raw facts or numbers that haven't been checked yet. It's like a list of numbers or words that might not be completely correct or organized. You might not be able to fully trust raw data.
But when we say information, it means that data has been checked and tested. It has passed certain rules to make sure it is correct and reliable. Once data becomes information, you can trust it.
For data to become trusted information, it needs to go through careful checks. This is called validation or verification. Someone needs to make sure the data is accurate and complete. If you don't know if the data was checked, it's still just data to you. You would need to check it yourself to turn it into trusted information.
Images for kids
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Partial map of the Internet, with nodes representing IP addresses
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Galactic (including dark) matter distribution in a cubic section of the Universe
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Information embedded in an abstract mathematical object with symmetry breaking nucleus
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Visual representation of a strange attractor, with converted data of its fractal structure
See also
In Spanish: Información para niños
