What is the DIKW pyramid? By Dr. Abdelkarim Darwish Data, information, knowledge, and wisdom! These concepts are often discussed together, forming a hierarchy known as the DIKW pyramid. Let's explore each level and their relationship: Data: The base of the pyramid. It's raw, unprocessed facts and figures, the building blocks of everything else. Think numbers, observations, measurements, or text without context. Information: Raw data gets organized and contextualized to become information. It answers basic questions like "who," "what," "where," and "when." Imagine data points arranged with meaning, like a spreadsheet or a categorized list. Knowledge: Information gets analyzed and interpreted to become knowledge. It answers "how" and "why" questions, revealing patterns, trends, and relationships. You can see knowledge as understanding gained from information, like insights from research or experience. Wisdom: ...
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