What is the best definition for data?
A) information used to improve business practices
B) representations of facts or ideas
C) statements of fact or ideas
D) opinions about the effectiveness of a business
E) numbers or facts organized to be useful
B
Explanation: B) Data is the representation of a fact or idea. Data cannot be used in the decision making process until it is edited and analyzed in such a way that it becomes information.
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Fill in the blanks with correct word