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You are the vice president for information technology at a small, growing business. You have been tasked with developing a plan for maintaining databases for storage of business data and use in business analytics. In Weeks 1–5, you will work on gathering information in a Database Management Plan. In Week 6, you will present your plan in a 20-minute presentation (10 to 12 slides) to the president of information technology.
The presentation will provide recommendations to an organization regarding how to develop a plan for the maintenance of databases that store business data and its use in business analytics.
To begin preparations for your presentation, create a 700-word entry in your Database Management Plan. You will use information from this entry in your presentation due in Week 6. In your Database Management Plan entry, include the following:
Provide an overview of how databases can be used in a company to store and extract information.
Decide what data elements need to be stored.
Analyze major components of the SDLC when developing this database application.
A Database Management Plan template is available to help you record and organize your information.
Cite sources to support your assignment.
Submit your assignment.
Question 2
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Iwo imagine that, during a team meeting, your manager has asked you to start the meeting off by explaining the difference between “data” and “information,” terms that are often used interchangeably but, in fact, mean different things. How would you explain this difference?
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Contrast the terms “data” and “information.” Use Figure 1-1 in Ch. 1, “The Database Environment and Development Process,” of Modern Database Management as a starting point. Provide 2 examples of data and information from your own experiences. This may well lead to some differences of opinion and the conclusion that one person’s data may be another person’s information.
post 1 to reply to – Sarah Kakara
4/3/24, 11:58 AM
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I view data as the building blocks of information. Without data, you have no information.
One example came to me Monday night as severe weather came through my area. The radar is capable of taking data about the wind speed and direction and use it to produce information about the structure of the storm. In this case, it can recognize rotation within the storm that may produce a tornado. This means the National Weather Service is able to issue a tornado warning well before the tornado ever forms. In some cases one never forms, as was the case for my area on Monday. Without looking at all the data points together, it would be impossible to obtain the information about the rotation within the storm.
Another example is from when I was in the Air Force. While working on the A-10 aircraft, some individuals started noticing stress fracturing in the wings on a few aircraft. We were then directed to perform inspections of all wings on our aircraft to determine if cracks were present, how many there were, and their severity. After gathering this data, we were able to identify a trend which led to a wing retrofit across all A-10s in the service, beginning with the aircraft with the most severe cracks. Without the data, we would not have had the information to see there was an issue.
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Post 2 to reply to – Reginald Joseph
4/3/24, 7:11 AM
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From what I have learned so far, is that data, at its core refers to raw, unprocessed facts and figures. These are the individual pieces of the puzzle, so to speak. Data can be anything from numbers, characters, to images, yet devoid of context.
Information, on the other hand, is what you get when you process and organize data in a way that adds value and context. Information is data that has been interpreted and presented within a context so that it can inform decisions or actions. It answers questions and provides insights that data alone cannot.
In my journey as a writer of stories and screenplays, data becomes an invaluable ally, weaving its way through the creative process to enhance the depth and authenticity of my narratives. By harnessing data, I can delve into character development, setting, and plot dynamics with more precision, breathing life into my creations.
For instance, I analyze social media trends or use data analytics to understand popular themes, character archetypes, and plot structures that resonate with my target audience. This insight guides the formulation of relatable and relevant characters and compelling story arcs. Furthermore, historical data and cultural research enrich my settings, ensuring they reflect the realism and nuance of a particular time or environment.
In crafting dialogues, I might even draw upon linguistic studies or databases of colloquial speech, giving my characters voices that are authentic and diverse. Data-driven feedback, such as reader responses and critique analyses, also informs my drafts and revisions, helping me refine my stories to better connect with the audience, and ultimately, sculpting narratives that are not only imaginative but also grounded in the realities that the audience is looking for.
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