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BUSINESS DRIVEN TECH (LL)+CONNECT >BI<
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ISBN: 9781260393569
Author: BALTZAN
Publisher: MCG
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Data:

  • It is the representation of objects and events which are stored and recorded in the computer.
  • It exists in variety of forms such as number, value, variable, and so on.
  • For example, database in doctor’s office contains data such as patient name, address, disease, and contact number.
  • Data about the facts is called as structured data.
  • In addition to structured data, database includes documents, e-mails, maps, images, sound and video segment called as unstructured data.

Information:

  • These are the processed data that increase the information of the individual using it...

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