Study Unit 1: Context for Studying Information Science

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What are the three main variables that Information Science focuses on?

Human beings, information, and communication.

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Why is information crucial for human beings?

People depend on information for recreation, task performance, decision-making, and problem-solving.

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Challenges in the digital age

Issues faced by information scientists, including data management, privacy, and misinformation.

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What role does an information scientist play in the communication of information?

An information scientist looks at problems in communication scientifically and solves them to provide the right information at the right time, in the right package, for the right person, so that the right decision can be made.