Data is a collection of raw and unprocessed facts, figures, and symbols.
Information is data that is organized, meaningful, and useful.
| Data | Information |
| letters (e.g., a, b, c, ...) | words (e.g., apple, boy, cat) |
| words and symbols | a report, a letter, an essay |
| numbers | a mathematical formula |
| examination scores | comments, grades |
| musical notes | a piece of music, a song |