INFORMATION

INFORMATION

            The word information is derived from the latin word 'informatio', which means 'to give form to the mind'.So,information means giving idea or giving form to something.

Definition

     It is defined as the knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstances.

Meaning 

      Information is data that is accurate and timely, it is specific and organized for a purpose,presented within a context that gives it meaning and relevance,and it can be lead to increase in understanding.

Characteristics of informati

     i) Pragmatics

                     Pragmatics is concerned with the purpose of communication.It focuses on the context and the intentions of information communicated to the individual      

ii)Semantics

                    It is concerned with the meaning of a message conveyed in the communicative act.

 iii) Syntax

                    It is concerned with the form of information,its grammar and logic

  iv)Empirics

                    It deals with the mode of transmission of information.It is the channels of  communication of information, that is sound,light,electronic transmission etc.

Nature of the Information


  • Information is an intangible as knowledge.
  • Information is a key concept in Sociology, Political science and the economics
  • It is raw data
  • It is discrete
  • Pre-meaning stage of knowledge
  • Prerequisite to knowledge
  • Preliminary level of knowledge
  • It is about facts of known
  • It is publicly available



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