Does Size Matter? Researchers wondered whether the size of a person’s brain was related to the individual’s mental capacity. April 11, 2022 Read More »
Behavior and Gender at Work Researchers wanted to determine whether individuals considered certain employee work behaviors to be required or optional. April 11, 2022 Read More »
Social Commerce As discussed in the How It Works box, social commerce is an emerging option for sending funds to other individuals April 11, 2022 Read More »
You are required to collect and analyze data for the purpose of problem solving at your current workplace April 11, 2022 Read More »
Over the past century, the average age of the workforce has increased as medical science has continued to enhance longevity and vitality. Many individuals will work past the previously established ages of retirement, and the fastest-growing segment of the workforce is individuals over the age of 55. April 11, 2022 Read More »
Multitasking in School In today’s “wired” society, students believe that they can multitask. Research suggests that 5% of individuals truly have the ability to multitask. April 11, 2022 Read More »
Designing a database is no easy task; proper planning not only can help a database store data efficiently, but also can reduce the possibility of returning incorrect results in a query or report. Before creating a database, you should plan its structure. The following steps guide you through the process of planning a database structure. April 11, 2022 Read More »
Many people use web databases on a frequent basis. For example, you might use a web database to search for a flight for an upcoming vacation. The following steps guide you through the process of performing a basic and advanced search for a flight. April 11, 2022 Read More »
Companies are using databases to make an effort to conserve natural resources. Some sell reusable products, such as lead-free lunch bags, water bottles, and household items, and also educate consumers on how they can help reduce consumption of disposable items. April 11, 2022 Read More »
The term, Big Data, is described in the Consider This box on page 488. The massive amount of data collected about consumers is being used to predict events and to guide marketing campaigns. April 11, 2022 Read More »