Science Knowledge
Science Knowledge
Data is information if it is new to an individual, and that information can develop into a body of knowledge.
Learning Objective: Distinguish between data, information, knowledge and wisdom and provide examples of each.
We are continually picking up raw data with our senses and processing it to see if any of it is new information, or confirms information we already have. Once processed, this information can develop into knowledge, and knowledge from multiple sources becomes the wisdom we use to make decisions.
This video defines data, information, knowledge, and wisdom.
We are continually looking for information in raw data to acquire knowledge about a situation that may develop into wisdom for future use.
Data
Data are observed facts that are unprocessed and unorganized. Data lacks context and interpretation. Examples include objects, amounts, and measurements.
Information
Information is making inferences from data, determining what is new and what confirms existing information. Information is placing data in the context of answering questions, so this is assigning purpose to the data. Information includes notes, figures, and charts.
Knowledge
Knowledge is the synthesis and structuring of information from multiple sources to develop a more complete understanding of a phenomenon. Knowledge can make information actionable, the information can be used to answer questions and solve problems. Examples of knowledge are formulas, theories, and laws.
Wisdom
Wisdom is integrating different knowledge bases and evaluating them. Wisdom is knowing what to do with the knowledge in different situations, when the knowledge is appropriate, or where more data collection is needed. Wisdom encompasses many bodies of work.
Developing knowledge about species how species change over time requires considering the species they interact with. The next sections explores coevolution between species.
Check your knowledge – Science Knowledge
Review your notes. Can you describe the steps of data becoming wisdom? If so, move forward to the next page.
Learning Objective:
Distinguish between data, information, knowledge and wisdom and provide examples of each.
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