Business Intelligence Assignment

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Complete the following assignment in one MS word document: 

Chapter 3 –discussion question #1-4 & exercise 12

When submitting work, be sure to include an APA cover page and include at least two APA formatted references (and APA in-text citations) to support the work this week.
All work must be original (not copied from any source).

 1. How do you describe the importance of data in analytics? Can we think of analytics without data? Explain. 

2. Considering the new and broad definition of business analytics, what are the main inputs and outputs to the analytics continuum? 

3. Where do the data for business analytics come from?  What are the sources and the nature of those incoming data? 

4. What are the most common metrics that make for analytics-ready data? 

Exercise-12:

  Go to data.gov—a U.S. government-sponsored data portal that has a very large number of data sets on a  wide variety of topics ranging from healthcare to education, climate to public safety. Pick a topic that you are most passionate about. Go through the topic-specific information and explanation provided on the site.  Explore the possibilities of downloading the data, and use your favorite data visualization tool to create your own meaningful information and visualizations. 

College Algebra Project Saving for the Future

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 1) How much will you have accumulated over a period of 20 years if, in an IRA  which has a 10% interest rate compounded monthly, you annually invest: a. $1 b. $100 c. $20,000 d. Part (a) is called the effective yield of an account. How could Part (a) be used to determine Parts (b) and (c)? (Your answer should be in complete sentences free of grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes. ) (10) 2) How much will you have accumulated, if you annually invest $3200 into an IRA  at 12% interest compounded quarterly for: a. 1 year b. 10 years c. 30 years d. How long will it take to earn your first million dollars? (40) 3) Now you will plan for your retirement. To do this we need to first determine a couple of values. How much will you invest each year? Even $50 a month is a start ($600 a year), you’ll be surprised at how much it will earn. The typical example of a retirement investment is an I.R.A., an Individual Retirement Account, although other options are available. However, for this example, we will assume that you are investing in an I.R.A. (for more information see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individual_Retirement_Account ) earning 8% interest compounded annually. (This is a good estimate, basically, hope for 10%, but expect 8%. But again this is just one example; I would see a financial advisor before investing, as there is some risk involved, which explains the higher interest rates.) b. Determine the formula for the accumulated amount that you will have  saved for retirement as a function of time and be sure to simplify it as much  as possible. c. Graph this function from t = 0 to t = 50. d. When do you want to retire? Use this to determine how many years you  will be investing. (65 years old is a good retirement-age estimate) e. Determine how much you will have at retirement using the values you  decided upon above. f. How much of that is interest?  g. Now let’s say you wait just 5 years before you start saving for retirement,  how much will that cost you in interest? How about 10 years? How about  just 1 year? Now you need to consider if that is enough. If you live to be 90 years old, well above average, then from the time you retire, to the time you are 90, you will have to live on what you have in retirement (not including social security). So if you retired at 65, you will have another 25 years where your retirement funds have to last. h. Determine how much you will have to live on each year. Note, we are  neither taking into account taxes nor inflation (which is about 2% a year).  Let’s look at this from the other direction then, supposing that you wanted to have $75,000 a year after retirement. i. How much would you need to have accumulated before retirement? j. How much would you need to start investing each year, beginning right  now, to accumulate this amount? A “short-cut” to doing this is to first  compute the effective yield at your retirement age, then divide this  amount into Part (i). This is the amount you well need to invest each year. k. That was just using $75,000, how much would you want to have each year  to live on? Now using that value, repeat parts (i) and (j) again.  

MBALN736A EIS

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Questions

1) Explain in your own words the capabilities of the software. Have there been any success stories of companies using it? Are there similar products from competitors and how do these compare as far as capabilities are concerned?

(700 words)

2) Give an overview of E-commerce, M-commerce and E-business. Discuss how companies that work using the E-business model can obtain a competitive advantage in relation to traditional businesses. Explain how traditional companies can implement the  E-business model while keeping their traditional status. Also discuss how a traditional business can fully convert to an E-Business (dropping its traditional status). Analyse the benefits of E- commerce for the customers of such business.

(1000 words)

3) Read the case study for Assignment 2 and answer the following:

a) What were the concerns of the New York City cabbies over the new use of the new system? Were their concerns justified and why or why not?

b) If you were the manager of the New York City’s Taxi & Limousine Commission, what would you have done to create a smoother transition to the new system?

c) Many cabbies expressed the opinion that the technology being installed in their cabs was inevitable, no matter what their opinion. Do you agree with this assessment? Why or why not?

d) As a customer of a cab service, would you appreciate the benefits provided by the new system in New York City? Would it help provide you with a favourable view of the city in general? List the benefits and provide your view of each.

(800 words)

week 2 psy 635

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 Problems in Designing an Experimental Research Study

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please read the required articles by Skidmore (2008) and Henrich, Heine, & Norenzayan (2010). Carefully review the PSY635 Week Two Discussion ScenarioPreview the document. Apply the scientific method to the information included within the scenario and develop a null and a research hypothesis based on it. Using the hypotheses you have developed, compare the characteristics of the different experimental research designs discussed in the Skidmore (2008) article and choose the one that is most appropriate to adequately test your hypotheses. Identify potential internal threats to validity and explain how you might mitigate these threats. Apply ethical principles to the proposed research and describe the implications of this type of research in terms of the population(s) and cultural consideration(s) represented in the sample(s) within the scenario.

Guided Response: Review several of your colleagues’ posts and respond to at least two of your peers by 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 of the week. You are encouraged to post your required replies earlier in the week to promote more meaningful interactive discourse in this discussion. 

After reading your colleague’s null and research hypotheses, do you feel that these accurately respond to the scenario? Please provide a rationale for your agreement or disagreement. Evaluate your colleague’s proposed research design and explain whether or not you agree with the research design chosen providing a brief rationale for your opinion citing the resources as necessary. What potential threats to internal validity do you see that your colleague has not identified? Consider the ethical implications your colleague has described and identify any other potential threats to external validity your colleague has not mentioned. Recommend potential solutions to the areas of both internal and external validity in the research design proposed by your colleague.

discussion 1 performance review

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Now that you have explored ways to earn credit for what you know and the classes you’ve taken, as well as reviewed the undergraduate catalog, complete the following steps to participate in this week’s discussion. 

Part 1 

Get information about the courses in your major by consulting the undergraduate catalog or visiting the Business and Management Academic Programs page, then scrolling down the page to the list of majors: 

Business & Management Academic Programs

From the Business and Management Academic Programs page, select your major and scroll down to view the courses in the major. Select three to five courses from the list and read the course descriptions. In your discussion posting, let us know: 

  • What course(s) are you excited about taking? -( intoduction to business and management)
  • What two courses could you take next term? -( principles of micro economics 2215 and academic writing ll )
  • Are there any prerequisites for the courses you plan to take next term? 
  • Have you registered for your next term? If not, when will you?

Part 2 

Next, provide at least two examples of specific actions you could take to help you graduate sooner, and explain why they are viable options for you, personally. A few examples of actions you could take are listed here: 

  1. Submit all your transcripts. Don’t be concerned about the grades you may have received previously, the types of classes you took, or whether you think the learning can be applied. UMGC will review anything and everything to ensure you get the most out of your prior learning. 
  2. Document industry certifications. These also may bring in additional credit, especially in the areas of information technology, cyber security, and project management, and might  be creditable as prior learning. 
  3. Investigate Prior Learning programs. Adult learners bring a robust background in learning on the job, and these learning opportunities can be reviewed for possible credit toward academic requirements. 
  4. Enroll in multiple terms. Staying in class throughout the academic year (Fall, Spring, and Summer terms) will get you to your degree faster. 

Post your response to the discussions during Week 3, and set aside time to read and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings. For example, you can post a response letting your classmate know if you’re planning to take the same courses next term, share your experience with submitting transcripts, or share a similar prior learning experience. 

ART History

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  • Chapter 18:  Renaissance and Reformation
  • Chapter 19:  Baroque in Italy and Spain
  • Chapter 20:  Baroque in the Netherlands
  • Chapter 21:  Baroque in France and England

Text Books:

History of Art, Vol. II.  by Janson & Janson.  (6th, 7th, or 8th Edition) Required.

Reading assignment

Learning Objectives: The Baroque

Important Learning Objectives:

  • Demonstrate an understanding and use of the vocabulary and phrases associated with discussions of the Baroque in Europe: the philosophy, arts, cultures and religion.
  • Identify and discuss the major changes in European Art that distinguishes the Baroque movement.
  • Identify and articulate the achievements of the important people and artist of the Baroque.
  • Articulate the shifts in the functions of Art in the Baroque; particularly as propaganda for the religious conflicts of Catholics and Protestants, the monarchy, populist government and social reforms.

Videos to Watch: Baroque Art Part 1

Please watch the following videos on the Art of the Baroque Period.

Sister Wendy’s Survey of Baroque Art

You will need to log on to Alexander Street Video.  If the following link does not work for you, you can find the video through the Skyline Library.   Locate the Skyline Library page on the Skyline College page under “Campus”.  Under the “One Search” dialog line, select the tab for “VIDEOS”.  Select the second line “Academic Video Online (Alexander Street streaming)”.   Then enter “Sister Wendy’s Story of Painting, episode 5”.

https://search-alexanderstreet-com.ezproxy.skylinecollege.edu/view/work/bibliographic_entity%7Cvideo_work%7C1795294 

Simon Shama’s Power of ART  (episode 1)  “Caravaggio” 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX_KWIvIVM8&list=PLJsjdX3foufhEHhOM9xxINIOb6YC1fds- 

Simon Shama’s Power of ART  (episode 2)  “Bernini”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJsD8mmWjM8&list=PLJsjdX3foufhEHhOM9xxINIOb6YC1fds-&index=2 

Great Paintings Explained: Judith Beheading Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LejFaCncuc4 

Vermeer’s “Girl with the Pearl Earring”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM_IzEAv5d4 

Velasquez’s  “Las Meninas: Is This The Best Painting In History?”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKRKrpz09Fk 

BBC The Real Versailles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIkDQ2mR6uM 

Versailles’ dirty secrets – Toute L’Histoire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWYIgqMEE2o&t=1721s 

Video to Watch: Baroque and Age of Enlightenment

Sister Wendy’s Survey of “THREE GOLDEN AGES”

You will need to log on to Alexander Street Video.  If the following link does not work for you, you can find the video through the Skyline Library.   Locate the Skyline Library page on the Skyline College page under “Campus”.  Under the “One Search” dialog line, select the tab for “VIDEOS”.  Select the second line “Academic Video Online (Alexander Street streaming)”.   Then enter “Sister Wendy’s Story of Painting, episode 6”.

https://search-alexanderstreet-com.ezproxy.skylinecollege.edu/view/work/bibliographic_entity%7Cvideo_work%7C1795295 

Simon Schama’s Power of Art — “Jacques Louie David”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5U87bSHUxI&t=113s 

The Age of Reason Europe After the Renaissance 1642-1800

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4mwtJ5bTHI 

Romanticism in European Culture

HISTORY OF IDEAS – Romanticism 

Food ERP and its benefits

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Food ERP is the name of a game that has capability to be at the top in the food industry. It helps you to adopt and implement the strategy of efficient allocation of resources throughout the food processing plant. 

Benefits Of Food ERP 

Reduced Process Cost 

After the implementation of food ERP resource allocation becomes easy and efficient. It is possible only when you have access to a holistic view of intricacy of processes and its requirements. Thanks to Food ERP you can quickly identify leakage of resources thereby reducing the cost. This saved resources can be further used in growth of organization. 

Optimize Processes 

Food ERP software not only cut-down the costs on operations but also proves as primary building material for finding or making more efficient processes because it shows where the loopholes exist in the system.  

Better Supply Chain Management 

Supply chain is an important part of food processing industries and its agility determines the success of your business. However, consumer demand keeps changing that is why supply chains should be flexible enough to address the fluctuating demand. If it does not mould as per situation then be ready to bear the loss. Food ERP is the ultimate solution for you. It gives you insight which lets vary the inputs effortlessly. 

Macroeconomic Homework

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As an employee of a company that is considering investing in a foreign economy, you have been asked to research a country and make a presentation to your colleagues about an area of economic concern in the country.  

  • Select a country in Africa, Asia, or Latin America to research.  
  • Select 1 of the following economic concerns to research:  
    • Gross Domestic Product (GDP)  
    • Unemployment  
    • Inflation  
    • Quantities of specific goods and services  
    • Exports and imports
  • Research data sets for the one economic concern within the country that you have chosen.  
  • Prepare 1 presentation consisting of 10-12 Power Point slides and answer the following questions:  
    • What are 2–3 relationships between the economic concern you selected and that specific country’s economy?  
    • Support your discussion of the trends with statistical evidence. 
  • Use graphs and/or data tables of the variables you chose in the discussion. 
    • What trends do you see in the data sets? Please explain.  
    • Cite all of your sources and include a reference list 

Your research and slides will form the basis for your Unit 8 Individual Project paper, so please be sure to be careful and thorough in your research. 

Present your information, with appropriate pictures/graphics, in a PowerPoint presentation. The main topics or bullet points should appear on the slides with supporting visuals, while the Speaker Notes area (the box located at the bottom of each slide which allows you to type in notes) should be used to go into more depth regarding these main topics. Make sure the notes include information from the sources you have discovered in your research. This is very important element of your assignments as it will provide both you and your audience with supporting explanations that the bullet posts simply can’t convey.

Your presentation should consist of a minimum of 12 slides of content, and the following: a title slide, an introductory slide, a conclusions slide, and a references slide. 

Use the following resources for assistance: 

  • Access the template provided, or create your own slideshow following the requirements listed above. 
  • Refer to the Microsoft Office website for assistance with PowerPoint: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Basic-tasks-for-creating-a-PowerPoint-presentation-efbbc1cd-c5f1-4264-b48e-c8a7b0334e36.  
  • The Smarthinking resource is also available to assist in the basics of the PowerPoint tool.

Use at least two sources when researching information to support your argument. Remember to use credible, current sources to support your presentation. Use APA reference and citation format for the sources that you use. Place citations on the relevant slides with one or two slides at the end for your reference list

ow does cultural competence relate to better patient care? Discuss the ways in which a nurse demonstrates cultural competency in nursing practice

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 Topic 4 DQ 1

There are many methods that a nurse can use to gain more cultural awareness, the nurse can research, ask questions, and self-reflect to find what they are assuming vs what they know.  The purpose of gaining cultural awareness is to deliver culturally competent care for the patient. Falkner describes culturally competent care as being flexible in care and plans of care as it relates to the differences between cultures and being aware of medical decisions the patient may make based on their culture (Falkner, 2018). The most important way for a nurse to demonstrate cultural sensitivity to a patient is to simply ask how their individual culture affects their healthcare. We just spent a week going over all the different ways family has changed and how quickly the term is evolving, the patient’s culture is evolving with it. It would be very insensitive for a nurse to assume that because their patient is of Mexican heritage that they will have the same beliefs as the last patient of the same heritage. If the nurse does not ask the patient how the healthcare team can respect the patient culture and how the patients’ culture will affect their healthcare decisions, the nurse can not culturally sensitive care to that specific patient.

Grand Canyon University (Ed). (2018). Health promotion: Health & wellness across the continuum. Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs429vn/health-promotion-health-and-wellness-across-the-continuum/v1.1/

in 250-300 words APA format using references support the above post in discussions.

Discussion: Personal Perspective on Global Health Issues

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Discussion: Personal Perspective on Global Health Issues

Since 1900, the average life expectancy of persons in the United States has increased by more than 30 years thanks largely to efforts of public health professionals who strive to keep people healthy and free of injury. As no one really expects to be sick or injured, people often take for granted the health and safety measures, highlighted in your interactive courseware this week, that help reduce health risks.

To prepare:

Consider that a community’s burden of disease illustrates the gap between the current health status of its residents and an ideal health situation in which the entire population lives to an advanced age, free of disease and disability. Consider the ways in which public health closes that gap and how the work of public health professionals and organizations can impact the Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy (HALE) and Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY).

By Day 4

Submit a Discussion post in which you respond to the following five questions. Be sure to support your responses with information you learned from the week’s Learning Resources.

  1. Start your post with a brief description of a current or historical public health effort from your interactive courseware (e.g., water fluoridation) that is new or surprising.
  2. Considering your daily activities, describe two specific instances where public health efforts such as those identified in your learning resources (e.g., immunization) may have an impact on individuals you know.
  3. Explain how your examples might impact the burden of disease addressed in your Learning Resources this week.
  4. How would (or do) your examples of public health affect people in other less developed countries? Provide an example to illustrate your point.