Which of the following is the correct hierarchy from the lowest level to the highest level?
A) knowledge, information, data
B) information, data, knowledge
C) data, information, knowledge
D) data, information, experience
E) information, experience, wisdom

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Data refers to raw facts and figures. Information is the organization and interpretation of data to extract meaning. Knowledge is the application of information to a particular situation or problem. Therefore, data comes first, followed by information, and then knowledge. Experience and wisdom are not included in this hierarchy.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Hierarchy from the Lowest