Information Literacy
Running Head: Information Literacy
Information Literacy, Data Mining, Database Selection and VoIP
Rachel Fortier
Rasmussen College
Running Head: Information Literacy 2
Computer Literacy and Information Literacy
Why is it important to understand the difference between computer literacy and information literacy? Information literacy differs from computer literacy in that information literacy is the ability to organize and analyze data whereas computer literacy simply pertains to the ability to use computer software or hardware. Information literacy goes far beyond the simple technical knowledge of being able to use a computer. It is important to understand the difference between the two because of the importance of information literacy and the benefits an individual and an organization can derive from such knowledge. Information literacy includes computer literacy as well as information finding, information understand, value creation and sharing of information with others. (Nishimuro, 1999.) Information literacy contributes to the resolve of problems and advancements in all industries. It is because of its importance that the difference between computer literacy and information literacy must be understood. It is no longer sufficient to be solely computer literate. Without information literacy, computer literacy restricts the user to technical skills.
Data Mining Data mining is the concept of collecting information about certain situations to help with forecasting. How does the use of data warehouses and data mining help management make better decisions? Raw data on its own serves no business intelligence purposes. With major companies holding such a large amount of information in databases consolidated via the use of data warehouses, analyzing such data calls for higher technology, thus data mining.
Running Head: Information
Information Literacy, Data Mining, Database Selection and VoIP
Rachel Fortier
Rasmussen College
Running Head: Information Literacy 2
Computer Literacy and Information Literacy
Why is it important to understand the difference between computer literacy and information literacy? Information literacy differs from computer literacy in that information literacy is the ability to organize and analyze data whereas computer literacy simply pertains to the ability to use computer software or hardware. Information literacy goes far beyond the simple technical knowledge of being able to use a computer. It is important to understand the difference between the two because of the importance of information literacy and the benefits an individual and an organization can derive from such knowledge. Information literacy includes computer literacy as well as information finding, information understand, value creation and sharing of information with others. (Nishimuro, 1999.) Information literacy contributes to the resolve of problems and advancements in all industries. It is because of its importance that the difference between computer literacy and information literacy must be understood. It is no longer sufficient to be solely computer literate. Without information literacy, computer literacy restricts the user to technical skills.
Data Mining Data mining is the concept of collecting information about certain situations to help with forecasting. How does the use of data warehouses and data mining help management make better decisions? Raw data on its own serves no business intelligence purposes. With major companies holding such a large amount of information in databases consolidated via the use of data warehouses, analyzing such data calls for higher technology, thus data mining.
Running Head: Information
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