Data types and different ways to store data in R
Fu‐Sheng Chou · Neonatology Today · 2021
In the realm of information sciences, there is a well-established information pyramid as illustrated in Figure 1.(1) Data sits at the bottom, is in a large quantity; interpretation of data brings information that the human mind can process and use to form knowledge.Here is a brief example:Data are quantified observations that by themselves show no meaning -"10" in the statement of ten apneas in the past 24 hrs, Information is the interpretation of a multitude of data -Ten apneas in the past 24 hrs with feeding intolerance, and Knowledge is a plausible interpretation of information gathered based on established facts or knowledge -New-onset frequent apnea episodes with feeding intolerance may be a sign of systemic infection.