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Understanding Data and Databases

The document discusses databases and database management systems. It defines data as raw unorganized facts that need processing, while information is processed data that provides useful insights. A database is described as a collection of organized information that allows for efficient retrieval. The document also mentions the evolution of databases and different data models used.

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Understanding Data and Databases

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Lecture 1 Data vs. Info What is Database? Evolution of Database What is DBMS?

Data Models

Data vs. Info


Data: Data is raw, unorganized facts that need to be processed -E.g. Each Students test score is one piece of data. Information: The processed data which provides useful info -E.g. The Class average score is the information that can be concluded from the given data.

What is Database?
Collection of organized info to provide efficient retrieval.

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