1. What is a data model and what is data modeling? Why is data modeling an important part of strategic planning [in an enterprise you are familiar with]?
Students may address any of the discussion topics in the context of their current employer, or in the context of a product or service provider with which they are familiar. Research on the web can also be helpful in identifying examples that can be used for a context of the discussion topic if students do not have first hand experience. After completing the posting and reviewing discussion topics posted by peers, each student should post at least one response where they have a similar experience or a differing perspective.
2. Your company wants to increase revenues from its existing customers. How can data mining be used to accomplish this objective [ and how has this impacted results in a enterprise you are familiar with]?
Students may address any of the discussion topics in the context of their current employer, or in the context of a product or service provider with which they are familiar. Research on the web can also be helpful in identifying examples that can be used for a context of the discussion topic if students do not have first hand experience. After completing the posting and reviewing discussion topics posted by peers, each student should post at least one response where they have a similar experience or a differing perspective.