Part 1:
Essay Question
Write an essay on any one, and only one, Your essay should be between 500 and 1000 words in length
Using the Power of Data to Make Texans Safe on the Road
Propose a data-driven solution to help reduce traffic accidents and increase safety of drivers, passengers and pedestrians on the roads of Texas. In particular, propose creative uses of data stored in police departments in cities, counties and at the relevant state agencies. Consider database technology, intranet, extranet, the Internet and data mining techniques that can be used to better design, develop and maintain roads and improve traffic management systems to improve safety of Texans on the roads in Texas.
Part 2: short comment ( required text book: O’Brien, J.A. Marakas, G. Introduction to Information Systems: Essentials for the e-Business Enterprise (16th edition), McGraw-Hill Higher Education, Boston, MA.)
There are at least two real world cases (RWC) at the end of every chapter. At the end of every RWC, there are at least two real world activities (RWA). Choose one real world activity from the end of one real world case that you find most valuable for your education. Do not choose one from every chapter–choose one and only one RWA out of all six chapters covered under this discussion forum. Do what you are asked to do in that real world activity and report on it in this discussion forum by posting a comment. In your comment, clearly explain why that RWA was valuable for your education. Your comment should be between 250 and 500 words.
