Unit I Scholarly Activity Assignment

Unit I Scholarly Activity

In this unit, you have learned about management information systems (MIS) and the importance of it. For this assignment,

compose a paper that discusses the key differences between data, information, information technology (IT), and information

systems (IS). Your paper should address the components listed below.

Define what is meant by information.

Define what is meant by data.

Create two matrices (one for data and one for information) that illustrate the key differences between information and

data, place the matrices into your paper, and briefly discuss the differences in one or two paragraphs. Each matrix

should contain characteristics and/or facts about the subjects (data and information) that show how they are different.

Define IT.

Define IS.

Using the five-component model as an example, discuss some differences between IT and IS.

If you are using Microsoft Word, you can develop a matrix using this program. For an example of how to create a matrix

using Microsoft Word, see the Microsoft.com explanation by clicking the link below.

Microsoft. (n.d.). Create a matrix. Retrieved from https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Create-a-matrix-0E74423D-2E28-

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You may use another computer software program that you are familiar with to create the matrices. However, you must

submit your assignment in a Microsoft Word document, and the matrices should be included in the body of your paper.

Your paper must be a minimum of two pages in length (not counting the title and reference pages), and you must use at

least two resources as references. Any information from these resources must be cited and referenced in APA format.

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this assignment is provided below.