Data Visualization

Select any example of a visualization or infographic, maybe your own work or that of others. The task is to undertake a deep, detailed ‘forensic’ like assessment of the design choices made across each of the five layers of the chosen visualization’s anatomy. In each case your assessment is only concerned with one design layer at a time.For this task, take a close look at the annotation choices:
Label each of the 4 sections in your document

  1. Start by identifying all the annotation features deployed, listing them under the headers of either project or chart annotation
  2. How suitable are the choices and deployment of these annotation features? If they are not, what do you think they should have been?
  3. Go through the set of ‘Influencing factors’ from the latter section of the book’s chapter to help shape your assessment and to possibly inform how you might tackle this design layer differently
  4. Also, considering the range of potential annotation features, what would you do differently or additionally?

Submit a two-page document answering all of the questions above.  Be sure to show the visualization first and then thoroughly answer the above questions. Ensure that there are at least two-peer reviewed sources utilized this week to support your work. 

JOURNAL ARTICLE: Values-Based Leadership

JOURNAL ARTICLE: Values-Based Leadership

Your submission must include the following information in the following format: 

DEFINITION: a brief definition of the key term – (the definition should come from the article) 

SUMMARY: Summarize the article in your own words- this should be in the 150-word range. Be sure to note the article’s author, note their credentials and why we should put any weight behind his/her opinions, research, or findings regarding the key term. 

DISCUSSION: Using 300-words, write a brief discussion, in your own words of how the article relates to the selected key term. A discussion is not rehashing what was already stated in the article, but the opportunity for you to add value by sharing your experiences, thoughts, and opinions. This is the most important part of the assignment. 

REFERENCE: The source for the analysis must be listed at the bottom of the submission – APA format required. Use only peer-reviewed journal articles for these assignments. Refrain from using blogs, .com’s, or other unreliable internet sources. Be sure to use the headers (Definition, Summary, Discussion, Reference) in your submission to ensure that all aspects of the assignment are completed as required. Any form of plagiarism, including cutting and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment. Further, any flagged documents will result in zero points for the assignment. Flagged documents mean that an attempt at plagiarism exists, or manipulation of the Turnitin process has been attempted. This is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated.

Exp19_Excel_Ch07_CapAssessment_Shipping

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#Exp19 Excel Ch07 Cap Assessment Shipping

#Excel Chapter 7 Capstone Assessment – Shipping

Project Description:

You work for a company that sells cell phone accessories. The company  has distribution centers in three states. You want to analyze shipping  data for one week in April to determine if shipping times are too long.  You will perform other analysis and insert a map. Finally, you will  prepare a partial loan amortization table for a new delivery van.

Start   Excel. Download and open the file named Exp19_Excel_Ch07_CapAssessment_Shipping.xlsx. Grader has automatically added   your last name to the beginning of the filename.

The Week worksheet contains data   for the week of April 5.   

  In cell D7, insert the appropriate date function to calculate the  number of   days between the Date Arrived and Date Ordered. Copy the  function to the   range D8:D35.

Next, you want to display the   city names that correspond with the city airport codes.  

  In cell F7, insert the SWITCH function to evaluate the airport code  in cell   E7. Include mixed cell references to the city names in the  range F2:F4. Use   the airport codes as text for the Value arguments.  Copy the function to the   range F8:F35.

Now you want to display the   standard shipping costs by city.  

  In cell H7, insert the IFS function to identify the shipping cost  based on   the airport code and the applicable shipping rates in the  range G2:G4. Use   relative and mixed references correctly. Copy the  function to the range   H8:H35.

Finally, you want to calculate a   partial shipping refund if two conditions are met.  

  In cell I7, insert an IF function with a nested AND function to  determine   shipping refunds. The AND function should ensure both  conditions are met:   Total Days is grater than Total Days Delivery Goal  (cell C3) and Order Total   is equal to or greater than Order Total  Threshold (cell C2). If both   conditions are met, the refund is 50%  (cell C4) of the Shipping Cost.   Otherwise, the refund is $0. Use mixed  references as needed. Copy the   function to the range I8:I35.

The Stats worksheet contains   similar data. Now you want to enter summary statistics.  

  In cell B2, insert the COUNTIF function to count the number of  shipments for   Austin (cell B1). Use appropriate mixed references to  the range argument to   keep the column letters the same. Copy the  function to the range C2:D2.

In cell B3, insert the SUMIF   function to calculate the total orders  for Austin (cell B1). Use appropriate   mixed references to the range  argument to keep the column letters the same.   Copy the function to the  range C3:D3.

In cell B4, insert the AVERAGEIF   function to calculate the average  number of days for shipments from Austin   (cell B1). Use appropriate  mixed references to the range argument to keep the   column letters the  same. Copy the function to the range C4:D4.

Now you want to focus on   shipments from Houston where the order was greater than $1,000.  

  In cell C7, insert the COUNTIFS function to count the number of  orders where   the Airport Code is IAH (Cell D1) and the Order Total is  greater than $1,000.   

In cell C8, insert the SUMIFS   function to calculate the total  orders where the Airport Code is IAH (Cell   D1) and the Order Total is  greater than $1,000. 

In cell C9, insert the MAXIFS   function to return the highest order  total where the Airport Code is IAH   (Cell D1) and the Order Total is  greater than $1,000.

On the Map worksheet, insert a   map for the states and revenues. Cut and paste the map in cell C1.

Format the data series to show   only regions with data and show all map labels.

Change the map title to April 5-9   Gross Revenue.

Use the Loan worksheet to   complete the loan amortization table.  

  In cell F2, insert the IPMT function to calculate the interest for  the first   payment. Copy the function to the range F3:F25. (The results  will update   after you complete the other functions and formulas.)

In cell G2, insert the PPMT   function to calculate the principal  paid for the first payment. Copy the   function to the range G3:G25.

In cell H2, insert a formula to   calculate the ending principal balance. Copy the formula to the range H3:H25.

Now you want to determine how   much interest was paid during the first two years.  

  In cell B10, insert the CUMIPMT function to calculate the  cumulative interest   after the first two years. Make sure the result is  positive.

In cell B11, insert the CUMPRINC   function to calculate the  cumulative principal paid at the end of the first   two years. Make sure  the result is positive.

You want to perform a what-if   analysis to determine the rate if the monthly payment is $1,150 instead of   $1,207.87.  

  In cell B15, insert the RATE function to calculate the necessary  monthly rate   given the NPER, proposed monthly payment, and loan. Make  sure the result is   positive.

Finally, you want to convert the   monthly rate to an APR.  

  In cell B16, insert a formula to calculate the APR for the monthly rate in   cell B15.

Insert a footer on all sheets   with your name on the left side, the  sheet name code in the center, and the   file name code on the right  side.

Save and close Exp19_Excel_Ch07_CapAssessment_Shipping.xlsx.   Exit Excel. Submit the file as directed.

System Design

 scenario:  firms hire Spider to do an overall analysis of their network needs included the detailed cost benefit summary.  Recently a client complained that the new system was too slow and lacked sufficient capacity. Top management realized the company simply outgrew the network much earlier than anticipated.  How would you respond as the CTO. 

you are assuming the role of the chief technology officer (CTO) of Spider IT Services and writing a response memorandum (memo) to the CEO of the company referenced as the client in the case. 

 

For the purpose of your response, assume that your company, Spider IT Services, installed a traditional ring network over 10 years ago at this client site. You have learned that this client is a durable medical supply company now complaining about network performance. They have an internal network at their home office that supports 30 end users and 20 devices and are interested in expanding to include a wireless network for approximately 100 additional end users such as guests and sales persons coming in-and-out of their home office.

In your memo,

  • Explain the concept of network topography and how it relates to end user performance in terminology appropriate for a senior executive.
  • Describe the limitations of the ring network that was put in place by Spider IT Services over 10 years ago for this client.
  • Propose a star network design including its components and functionality.
  • Contrast the anticipated benefits of the star network and the ring network topography.
  • Verify the clients request for working with Spider IT Services to install a wireless network expansion.
  • Describe the IT standard that you recommend in designing the wireless network expansion.

The Network Design Case Study Memorandum

  • Must be one to two double-spaced pages in length.

Practical Connection Paper

 

Assignment:
Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study. 

Requirements:

Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection.

Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.

Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.

Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment. 

You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.