Distinguish between the following: 'Objective information' and 'subjective information'.
CS Professional · Information Technology and Systems Audit · PYQS · December 2015
Distinguish between the following: 'Objective information' and 'subjective information'.
Answer & Explanation:
Objective Information: These are without bias i.e. not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudices. These are generally clear cut and to the point. Example of objective information: Number of states in India Subjective Information: It includes opinions, personal viewpoints, and evaluations existing in the mind. Example of subjective information: Evaluation of a course based on comments by the students.
Topics: Information Concepts
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