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Telling a story with DATA!

Telling a story with DATA!. October 18, 2011. What do you think about when you hear the word data?. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data from Wikipedia. In computer science , data (pronounced /ˈ deɪtə / day - tə , /ˈ dætə / ) is information in a form suitable for use with a computer.

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Telling a story with DATA!

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  1. Telling a story with DATA! October 18, 2011

  2. What do you think about when you hear the word data?

  3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data from Wikipedia • In computer science, data (pronounced /ˈdeɪtə/day-tə, /ˈdætə/) is information in a form suitable for use with a computer. • Data is often distinguished from programs. • A program is a sequence of instructions that detail a task for the computer to perform. In this sense, data is thus everything that is not program code.

  4. From Webopediahttp://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/data.html • Distinct pieces of information, usually formatted in a special way. All software is divided into two general categories: data and programs. • Programs are collections of instructions for manipulating data. • Data can exist in a variety of forms -- as numbers or text on pieces of paper, as bits and bytesstored in electronic memory, or as facts stored in a person's mind.

  5. http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/data.htmlfrom Business Dictionary • Information in raw or unorganized form(such as alphabets, numbers, or symbols) that refer to, or represent, conditions, ideas, or objects. • Data is limitless and present everywhere in the universe. • Computers: Symbols or signals that are input, stored, and processed by a computer, for output as usable information.

  6. Thinking about Data! • Where can it be found? • Where does it come from? Finding Data?

  7. Room Activity Exercise! • You will need to get into groups of 2 to 4. • Need the following: • A handout • Instructions with questions. • Post it Paper for your data! • Markers/Pens

  8. What is due? • You will have 30 minutes to complete your project! • 1-2 minutes to make your presentation to class! Any Questions?

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