Data Literacy - Class 9 (AI Notes)
Every data set has a story; the ability to understand, explore, and communicate with data is
known as data literacy. Data-literate people have the ability to derive meaningful
information from data. Data literacy helps to analyse complex data or big data in
summarised form.
Example: CBSE Online Classes
Identify the following table. The data is arranged properly, but there is no meaningful
information. Here the data-literate person will analyze and give some meaningful
information.
Roll No Student Name Address Job Title Working Time
1 Rajesh Kumar Mumbai Supervisor 9 AM – 5 PM (8
hrs)
2 Anil Kumar Pune Attender 10 AM – 6 PM
Sinha (8 hrs)
3 Ram Kumar Delhi Clerk 8 AM – 4 PM (8
Rawani hrs)
Here, the data literacy person will help to extract the data in a proper manner and give
some meaningful information from it. A Data Literate person can interact with data to
understand the world around them.
Benefits of Data Literacy in Organizations
Better decision making in organization
Improved business outcomes
Better customer understanding
Enhanced collaboration
Filter the category as per the requirement
How to Become Data Literate?
To become data literate, you have to understand, interpret, and effectively use the data in
decision-making. Develop the following skills:
Understand the Basics of Data
Develop Statistical & Analytical Skills
Learn to Work with Data Tools
Interpret Data Accurately
Develop Critical Thinking
What is a Data Literacy Framework?
The data literacy framework provides a structured method to work efficiently with data. It
includes data collection, data analysis, data organisation, data visualisation, and evaluation.
What is a Data Pyramid (DIKW Pyramid)?
The data pyramid is a method to convert raw data into meaningful data. It is also known as
the DIKW pyramid, where “D” means Data, “I” means Information, “K” means Knowledge,
and “W” means Wisdom.
The flow of the DIKW pyramid starts from the bottom to the top:
Data – Raw, unprocessed data collected from various sources (numbers, text, etc.)
Information – Processed and organized data that answers 'Who? What? When? Where?'
Knowledge – Understanding that comes from information through analysis ('How?')
Wisdom – Applying knowledge and experience to make decisions ('Why?')
