Step 1. Review the lesson readings, paying special attention to the following chapter:
Anonymous. (2015). Information Systems: A Manager’s Guide to Harnessing Technology. University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing.
Step 2. Write essay – in it answer the following prompts
Explain the difference between data mining and data warehousing.
Describe how many organizations are using information systems to capture and extrapolate intelligence by means of data mining and data warehousing for opportunistic business purpose.
Research and identify at least two companies that are or might be using data warehousing and data mining information system design for business purposes. This could be to better plan for new products, better understand consumer behavior, learn about existing and potential future customers, or many other possibilities.
Describe how the companies selected are already using or are likely using data mining techniques to make their business or organizational decisions
Describe how the companies selected are already using or are likely using data warehousing techniques to analyze data for strategic business advantage
