The core drivers of the information age include data, information, business intelligence, and knowledge. Realizing the value of obtaining real$-$time data from connected "things" will allow you to make more informed decisions, identify new opportunities, and analyze customer patterns to predict new behaviors.

This activity is important because to compete in the information age, you need to understand the differences among data, information, business intelligence, and knowledge.

Instructions: The items listed below are either definitions or examples of the terms data, information, business intelligence, or knowledge. Select the appropriate category for each item.

Data converted into a meaningful and useful context $($Click to select$)$

The skills. experience, and expertise, coupled with information and intelligence that creates a person's intellectual resources

Raw facts that describe the characteristics of an event or object $($Click to select$)$

Information collected from multiple sources that analyzes patterns, trends, and relationships for strategic decision making

Order date

Choosing not to fire a sales representative who is underperforming knowing that person is experiencing family problems $($Click to select$)$

Worst$-$selling product $($Click to select$)$

Lowest sales per week compared with the economic interest rates $($Click to select$)$

Creating daily specials based on items that are about to expire first $($Click to select$)$