Data Gathering Techniques Data Gathering Techniques Interview • Interviews can be conducted in person or over the telephone. • Questions should be focused‚ clear‚ and encourage open-ended responses. • Interviews are mainly qualitative in nature. Data Gathering Techniques Advantages of interviews The main advantages of interviews are: • they are useful to obtain detailed information about personal feelings‚ perceptions and opinions • they allow more detailed questions to be asked • they usually
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Transforming Data into Information Algorithms and Logic for Computer Programming/PRG/211 April 8‚ 2013 Transforming Data into Information What is Data? What is information? Data is facts; numbers; statistics; readings from a device or machine. It depends on what the context is. Data is what is used to make up information. Information could be considered to be the same characteristics I just described as data. In the context of transforming data into information‚ you could assume data is needed
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Graphical Representation of Data Chapter 3 ☞ (Paste Examples of any graphs‚ diagrams and maps showing different types of data. For example‚ relief map‚ climatic map‚ distribution of soils maps‚ population map) REPRESENTATION OF DATA Besides the tabular form‚ the data may also be presented in some graphic or diagrammatic form. “The transformation of data through visual methods like graphs‚ diagrams‚ maps and charts is called representation of data.” The need of representing data graphically: Graphics
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briefly explain the quantitative data collection. Data collection is often costliest and the most time consuming portion of study.Quantitative research is an approach for testing objective theories by examining the relationship among variables.The data collection method in quantitative research is in structured manner which involves decent planning of data collection. The planning of data collection process involves certain steps as follows: Identification of data needs. Selecting types
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Data Dictionary: A software module and database containing descriptions and definitions concerning the structure‚ data elements‚interrelationships‚ and other characteristics of an organization’s databases. Data Mining: A process where data in a data warehouse is identified to discover key business trends and factors. Data Modeling: A process where the relationships between data elements are identified and defined to develop data models. Data Planning: A planning and analysis function
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1 Define data mining. Why are there many different names and definitions for data mining? Data mining is the process through which previously unknown patterns in data were discovered. Another definition would be “a process that uses statistical‚ mathematical‚ artificial intelligence‚ and machine learning techniques to extract and identify useful information and subsequent knowledge from large databases.” This includes most types of automated data analysis. A third definition: Data mining is the
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CRIME DATA COMPARISON Crime Data Comparison Paper By Juanidel Cubero In this paper I will compare the robbery rate between two metropolitan cities which are Dallas Texas and San Diego California using the preliminary annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR) generated by the Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI) from January to December 2008. The Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR) defines robbery as the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care‚ custody‚ or control of a
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Using Data Flow Diagrams Data flow diagram is used by system analyst to put together a graphical representation of data processes throughout the organization. It depicts the broadest possible overview of system inputs‚ processes‚ and outputs. A series of layered data flow diagrams may be used to represent and analyze detailed procedures in the larger system. By using combinations of only four symbols‚ the system analyst can create a pictorial depiction of processes that will eventually provide
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hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Case- Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. Questions: 1. What are the objectives of the various Data Base marketing programs and are they working? 2. Why is it important to use the “customer worth” in the DBM efforts rather than observed level of play? 3. How does Harrah’s integrate the various elements of its marketing strategy to deliver more than the results of Data Base marketing? 4. What is the sustainability of Harrah’s actions and strategy? 5. What are the privacy and ethical
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So‚ what is a data card? A data card is simply a way to organize all pertinent information by its individual category. Although I‚ have both a Microsoft worksheet document with my data on it‚ I also keep my; load data‚ rifle data‚ inventory‚ best price list and cartridge usage on 3x5 reusable cards. Gunsmith’s and had-loaders can purchase a pack of 50-100 index cards from Dollar Tree. After organizing the information by individual category on the card‚ they can get it laminated. A fine point dry
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