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Info Systems 2
Chapter 13
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Big Data
a general term that describes the amount of data available today to managers
Business Intelligence
a term combining aspects of ad hoc queries, sophisticated data analysis
Analytics
a term describing an extensive use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis,
explanatory and predictive modeling and fact-based manage
Data
raw facts and figures
Information
data present in that way so it can answer a question or support decision making
Knowledge
insight derived from experience and expertise
Database
a single table or a collection of related tables
Database Management Systems
software for creating, manipulating and maintaining data
Structured Query Language
a language created and used to manipulate databases
Database Administrator
job function focusing on performing, overseeing activities associated with database or set
of data bases.
Table or File
a list of data, arranged in columns( fields) and rows( records)
Column/Field
category of data contained in a record
Record/Row
a single instance of whatever the table keeps track of
Relational Database
the most common standard for expressing datatables
Transaction Processing Systems
system that records a transaction such as cash register sale
Artificial Intelligence
computer software that seeks to mimic or produce human thoughts, decision making or
humanfunctions
Data Aggregators
firms that collect and resell data
Legacy System
older information systems that are incompatible with other systems, technologies and ways
of conducting business
Data warehouse
a set of databases designed to support decision making at an organization
Data mart
addresses the concerns of a specific problems
E-discovery
the process of identifying and retrieving relevant electronic information to support
litigation efforts
Canned reports
reports that provide regular summaries of info in a predetermined format
Ad Hoc Queries
tools that allow a user to create custom report on as needed basis by using available
parameters
Dashboards
a heads-up display of critical indicators that allow managers to take a graphical glance at
key metrics
OLAP (online analytical process)
A method of querying and reporting that takes data from standard relational databases,
calculates and summarizes the data, and then stores t
Data Cube
a special database used to store data in OLAP reporting
Data mining
the process of using computers to identify hidden patterns and to build models from data
assets
Over-engineer
Build a model with so many variables that the solution arrived at might only work on the subset
of data you’ve used to create it
Expert Systems
AI systems that leverage rules or examples to perform a task in a way that mimics applied human
expertise.
genetic algorithms
Model building techniques where computers examine many potential solutions to a problem,
iteratively modifying (mutating) various mathematic
opt-in
Program (typically a marketing effort) that requires customer consent. This program is
contrasted with opt-out programs, which enroll all cu
customer lifetime value (CLV)
The present value of the likely future income stream generated by an individual purchaser.
taken private
The process by which a publicly held company has its outstanding shares purchased by an
individual or by a small group of individuals who wi