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Computer Systems and Architecture · Spring Term

Data Compression: Lossy vs. Lossless

Students will differentiate between lossy and lossless compression and their applications.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between lossy and lossless compression methods with real-world examples.
  2. Justify why certain file types (e.g., images) often use lossy compression while others (e.g., text) use lossless.
  3. Analyze the ethical implications of data loss in lossy compression for critical information.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Computing - Data RepresentationKS3: Computing - Binary and Digitisation
Year: Year 9
Subject: Computing
Unit: Computer Systems and Architecture
Period: Spring Term

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