It seems to me that the main difference between clustering and classification is that they are essentially approaching the same problem from different ends.

Classification, as everyone has been saying, […]

1. Decision trees can be very useful in business, if used correctly. For instance, a decision tree could be used by customer service representatives in dealing with a customer who returns a product to the […]

SELECT * FROM moviedb.rental, moviedb.customer WHERE rental.customer_id = customer.customer_id AND first_name=’MARY’ AND last_name=’SMITH’

This query accesses the “moviedb” schema and joins the “rental” and […]

During the first week of classes, the most important thing that I have taken away is the logic behind building a database, in general.

Through learning about the ER Diagrams and the Schemas, I feel as though I […]

In order not to be too redundant, I would like to agree with Jasmine K. Bruder on the criteria she has outlined so far.

The best way for Facebook to target ads and generate revenues is to compile a “profile” on […]

I initially agreed with Thomas F. Huang, in that it is difficult to choose between data and information because information is the by-product of intelligent data organization and analyzing. However, after […]

As everyone else has mentioned, today’s class re-emphasized the importance and value of using data wisely. I particularly found it interesting to consider this fact from the perspective of the economic collapse […]

Computer ethics regards the idea that there is moral ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ way to use computing technology. With this understanding a user can refer to societies’ established prinicples for guidence in a given […]

It is absolutely imperative for companies to constantly evaluate and consider new technologies and trends. The reason for this is very simple: If a firm does not stay up to date, their performance will quickly be […]

In regards to Corzine’s firm, MF global, not being able to account for 600 million dollars, misuse of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system could be a contributing factor.

ERP systems are designed to […]

Enron was a major energy company throughout the 90s, but ultimately collapsed due to rampant fraud in its financial accounting. Their scandal underscores the need for governmental and watchdog oversight of […]

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a management system that includes both internal and external information management systems, company-wide. It is used to plan all resource usage on a macro level.

Material […]

Purchasing Process:

1. Identify Need: A company must begin the purchase process by first specifying what is required to solve a given business problem.

2. Select Specific Product/ Service: A specific good or […]

The system development process provides a framework for companies to maintain, design, identify, analyze and implement their systems.

By approaching system development in this way, organizations are breaking […]

Facebook’s IPO should cause users to use the social media service more cautiously. While Facebook’s founders may mean well and may intend to respect the privacy of users, their hands may be forced in another […]

An example of the possibilities for the field of nanotechology:

Slide #18

John Dailey
Jin Dai
Guan Zheng

1. Companies that have subsidiaries must compile all of the subsidiaries accounting information into one report, which is snt to the parent company.

2. If a company has […]

The main difference between a Decision Support System (DSS) and Artificial Intelligence System (AI) is in the role of the user. Both tools help users make decisions, but do so differently.

A DSS is a system […]

The internet is a global system that connects all networks and devices. It is accessible to anyone with a computer or other internet enabled electronic device and is not governed by any single person or […]