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How do **Data rate **and Total bitrate differ? I am untutored in computer science — please explain like I am 9 years old. See below pls. David Vanderschel PhD in Mathematics & Physics from Ri...
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Distinguish like I'm 9 years old — Bit rate vs. Data rate?
How do **Data rate **and **Total bitrate** differ? I am untutored in computer science — please explain like I am 9 years old. See below pls. [David Vanderschel](https://www.quora.com/profile/David-Vanderschel) [PhD in Mathematics & Physics from Rice University (1970)](https://www.mathgenealogy.org/id.php?id=155534) alleges ["Not much" difference.](https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-data-rate-and-bit-rate-for-video/answer/David-Vanderschel) [MBaz](https://dsp.stackexchange.com/users/11256/mbaz)'s [answer](https://dsp.stackexchange.com/a/34276) is too abstruse for me. 