We all use applications on a daily basis.  Select an application (it has to be one that involves transactions like banking, shopping, booking, etc.) that you use frequently and describe it.  If you have not used one, select and research an application that interests you.  What are some pros and cons associated with the use of that application, from the end user’s and retailer’s perspectives?  
In response to your peers, expand on two of your peer’s responses. 

1. How would you compare and contrast outsourcing technology processes and systems versus internally administering these IT needs?
2. Critique the determining factors for evaluating software tools that could potentially be used in assessing the IT infrastructure (systems and software) for optimization and improvement.

Optional reading

Guide to Outsourcing IT Services

https://www.preludeservices.com/blog/guide-to-outsourcing-it-services/

Number of pages: 2

Final Project Options:

1. A project that involves research and/or implementation on a network security tool,

exploit, or security software. Provide research on the project showing implementation of

such tool/software/exploit and provide documentation for the outcome. The

documentation/research/testing analysis will need to be a minimum of 2000 words and

include screenshots or video capture of your project in action. If you submit a walkthrough

video for this portion of the project, you can use a screen capture tool and voice

over your presentation.

2. A detailed research paper that is related to one or more topics covered in the textbook.

The research paper will need to be a minimum of 2,000 words (not including title page

and references). A minimum of three library sources is required.

3. A case study involving your own industry experience and/or industry experiences of

others where security measures or best practices have been applied to create a more

secured network environment. The subject must be related to one or more topics covered

in this course, and library sources must be carefully cited. A minimum of three library

sources is required.

• All project papers will need to be a minimum of 2000 words.

Q1. Read Chapter 8 in the textbook: Cluster Analysis

Textbook: Tan, Pang-Ning. Introduction to Data Mining

1. What are the characteristics of data?
2. Compare the difference in each of the following clustering types: prototype-based, density-based, and graph-based.
3. What is a scalable clustering algorithm?
4. How do you choose the right algorithm?

Answer all the questions in Q&A format in 200 words. There must be APA formatted references (and APA in-text citations) to support the thoughts in the post.

Q2. Read ch. 8 in the textbook: Annotation

Textbook: Kirk, Andy.  Data Visualization: A Handbook for Data Driven Design

Annotation is a crucial component of good data visualization.  It can turn a boring graphic into an interesting and insightful way to convey information.  This week, please navigate to any site and find a graphic that could use some annotation work.  Add the graphic and the website it is found as an attachment and note what you would do to enhance the graphic and note why you would make these decisions.

Answer in 250 words. 

The purpose of the project proposal is to describe how to automate or improve the automation of a specific business process, and then to explain how completing the project will positively affect the business.

Once a project proposal is accepted, project work can begin; therefore, a successful project proposal must include all of the information necessary for stakeholders to make a “go/no-go” decision, including a statement of scope, a list of the benefits you expect the proposed project to provide, and a rough estimate of how long it will take and how much it will cost to complete the project.

For this assignment, you will create a 3- to 4-page project proposal for the business scenario you selected earlier this week and that was approved by your instructor. The project proposal must include the following items:

• A project definition and scope that defines the project and articulates the business context for the project
• The problems that the proposed system is expected to solve (or opportunities the proposed project is expected to produce)
• The project objectives
• The project methodology or “game plan”
• A high-level schedule for completing the project scope