Science · DIKW Hierarchy Critiques
Consider the following statements regarding theoretical critiques of the DIKW (Data-Information-Knowledge-Wisdom) hierarchy: (I) Tuomi (1999) argued for a reversed hierarchy where knowledge must exist before data can be articulated. (II) Frické (2009) rejected the inductivist assumptions underlying DIKW using Popperian philosophy. (III) Hoppe et al. (2011) criticized the inclusion of 'wisdom' as an ill-defined concept in LIS models. (IV) Russell Ackoff characterized information as answers to 'why' questions. Which set of statements is correct?
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- 1All (I), (II), (III) and (IV)
- 2Only (I), (II) and (III)
- 3Only (I) and (IV)
- 4Only (II) and (III)✓
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Only (II) and (III)
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