Which of the following is the best description of data?
A)information presented in a meaningful context
B)unbiased information
C)recorded facts or figures
D)knowledge derived from facts or figures

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Data refers to recorded facts or figures, such as measurements or statistics. It is the raw material from which information or knowledge can be derived. Therefore, option C is the most accurate description of data. Options A, B, and D all refer to the processing of data to derive meaning or insight from it, which is not the same as the definition of data itself.

Which of the Following Is the Best Description of Data