Data must be converted into information to be considered useful and meaningful for decision making.There are six characteristics that make information both useful and meaningful.If information is free from error or bias and accurately represents the events or activities of the organization,it is representative of the characteristic of
A) relevancy.
B) timeliness.
C) understandability.
D) reliability.

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The characteristic described in the question is that of reliability, which refers to information that is free from errors or bias and accurately represents the events or activities of the organization. Relevancy refers to information that is applicable and useful to the decision being made, timeliness refers to information that is available in time for the decision making process, and understandability refers to information that is presented in a clear and concise manner that can be easily comprehended by the user.

Data Must Be Converted into Information to Be Considered Useful