Summary of Information Concepts

and their Implications

Understanding of information concepts is very important and
relevant to the system designer and the information user. The
concepts are summarized as follows:
Filtering
The system designer should provide an appropriate filtering
mechanism so that the information is not suppressed and relates
to the frame of reference of the user.  Care should be taken in the
process that the certain valid information does not get blocked or
over emphasized. A filtering process is used to select and
suppress the information.
Simon Model and its Application
The designer should attempt to provide such information that it
clearly defines the problem space and also takes cognizance of the
user's knowledge. The design of the system should be such that
an appropriate mix of these two sources should yield a decision,
leading to a solution of the problem.
Codes and Representation
The system designer should evolve such coding system
that is easy for the users of the code to interpret.
Secondly, the designer should report the data in such a
manner that the user can grasp it quickly.
 Highlighting
The designer should provide the information in such a
way that the significant differences between the
targets and the achievements, the standards, so that
they become easily noticeable by the user without
search. 
Statistical Analysis
Format
 Referencing and Adjustment
 Cognitive Style
Learning Theory
 Feedback Loop
 Perceived Value of Data
 Information Absorption
 Individual Differences