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From: P. Spicker Political Science and...
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 1995 00:00

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Territon Mashudu Ramabulana asked:

> what is the difference between data and information?

'Data' is a plural noun; the word refers to multiple
specific units.  'Information' is a generic term.  What is the
difference between 'trees' and 'wood'?

Paul Spicker
pspicker@uk.ac.dundee

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