Hypothesis – While new and improved technology may seem like an exciting topic for an information major, my experience as a data analyst has given me a first hand look at the different perceptions people have when it comes to data and information. Researching difficulties surrounding data usage can help businesses understand the best way … Continue reading People and Data – A final analysis
In this presentation we will review the importance of a discussion section in a research report and explain how this section ties together different aspects of research details. The discussion section is a summary of your research. Authors are able to conclude the body of a research report by letting their audience know the … Continue reading Research Report – Writing a Discussion
Each time I do a search I am finding new databases with articles pertaining to my research topic. I’m finding that the ProQuest database is one of my favorites. Lots of topics to search through and meaningful articles relative to my research plan. I honestly have not reached saturation, through my research I’ve learned that … Continue reading There is knowledge in research and KNOWLEDGE is POWER!
So far, my research assignments have proven to be very helpful. The assignments have shown me which databases will be the most useful with my topic and I now know ways to narrow down my search to find appropriate articles with loads of information to use. ProQuest Database – 1st Source used: Gopisetty, S., Agarwala, … Continue reading Researching the different ways people use data and information
ProQuest database Search terms: data and information; Limiters: Peer-reveiwed, Full-text, Scholarly Journals, Filter on software related articles There were 120 search results, there were plenty of articles related to my research so the search was not only useful but it was easier to filter through because there were less results. Evolution of storage management: Transforming … Continue reading Extending research with more focused results
Databases The Computer Science Collection – keyword searches: “How people use data” (75 results) “Data discrepancies” (906 results) “Overcome data” (2.557 results) Project Muse – keyword searches “How people use data” (111,989 results) “Data discrepancies” (17,028 results) “Overcome data” (64.477 results) Computer Source – keyword searches “Data struggles” (50 results) “Data discrepancies” (93 results) “Overcome … Continue reading Exploring ways to research with a focus on data usage
My idea has not changed. In an effort to contribute to a solution, I would like to research the most common struggles people have when using data. Everyone approaches technological advances differently. My first question would be, why are there so many that are uncomfortable with systems and data manipulation? Second, I wonder, what can … Continue reading People and Data
The research proposal assignment instructions were detailed and very informative. I didn’t have trouble understanding what I need to do and actually felt relieved that Dr. Loggins gave us step by step instructions on how we can succeed with this project. I want to stick with my original topic on how people in general relate … Continue reading Research Proposal
Turning Data into Better Decision Making: Asking Questions, Collecting and Analyzing Data in a Personal Analytics Project What is the abstract of the article? In this project, students asked and attempted to answer questions about themselves by collecting and analyzing data. With the prevalence of big data and business analytics, managers have data and quantitative … Continue reading Data Analytics from a Personal Perspective