Information helps in avoiding the duplication of research. Information stimulates the thought process of the users, particularly the scholars. Information helps the scientists, engineers, scholars, etc. to get well informed with the current advancements in their subjects, and to keep them up-to-date
An information system is described as having five components.
- Computer hardware. This is the physical technology that works with information. …
- Computer software. The hardware needs to know what to do, and that is the role of software. …
- Telecommunications. …
- Databases and data warehouses. …
- Human resources and procedures.
Five examples of information includes:
- transaction processing systems.
- decision support systems.
- knowledge management systems.
- learning management systems.
- database management systems.
There are four types of information:
- Factual. Factual information is information that solely deals with facts. …
- Analytical. Analytical information is the interpretation of factual information. …
- Subjective. Subjective information is information from only one point of view. …
- Objective.
