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Technology continues to make great strides in society by providing
opportunities for advancement, inclusion, and global competency. As
new systems and tools arise, novel applications are created as
well. Smart Technology Applications in Business Environments is an
essential reference source for the latest scholarly research on the
risks and opportunities of utilizing the latest technologies in
different aspects of society such as education, healthcare systems,
and corporations. Featuring extensive coverage on a broad range of
topics and perspectives including virtual reality, robotics, and
social media, this publication is ideally designed for
academicians, researchers, students, and practitioners seeking
current research on the improvement and increased productivity from
the implementation of smart technologies.
Usability Testing for Survey Research provides researchers with a
guide to the tools necessary to evaluate, test, and modify surveys
in an iterative method during the survey pretesting process. It
includes examples that apply usability to any type of survey during
any stage of development, along with tactics on how to tailor
usability testing to meet budget and scheduling constraints. The
book's authors distill their experience to provide tips on how
usability testing can be applied to paper surveys, mixed-mode
surveys, interviewer-administered tools, and additional products.
Readers will gain an understanding of usability and usability
testing and why it is needed for survey research, along with
guidance on how to design and conduct usability tests, analyze and
report findings, ideas for how to tailor usability testing to meet
budget and schedule constraints, and new knowledge on how to apply
usability testing to other survey-related products, such as project
websites and interviewer administered tools.
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The significance of big data can be observed in any decision-making
process as it is often used for forecasting and predictive
analytics. Additionally, big data can be used to build a holistic
view of an enterprise through a collection and analysis of large
data sets retrospectively. As the data deluge deepens, new methods
for analyzing, comprehending, and making use of big data become
necessary. Enterprise Big Data Engineering, Analytics, and
Management presents novel methodologies and practical approaches to
engineering, managing, and analyzing large-scale data sets with a
focus on enterprise applications and implementation. Featuring
essential big data concepts including data mining, artificial
intelligence, and information extraction, this publication provides
a platform for retargeting the current research available in the
field. Data analysts, IT professionals, researchers, and
graduate-level students will find the timely research presented in
this publication essential to furthering their knowledge in the
field.
Up and Running with AutoCAD 2017: 2D and 3D Drawing and Modeling
presents Gindis' combination of step-by-step instruction, examples,
and insightful explanations. The emphasis from the beginning is on
core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering,
architecture, and design. Equally useful in instructor-led
classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the
book is written with the user in mind by a long-time AutoCAD
professional and instructor based on what works in the industry and
the classroom.
Each Student Book and ActiveBook have has clearly laid out pages
with a range of supportive features to aid learning and teaching:
Getting to know your unit sections ensure learners understand the
grading criteria and unit requirements. Getting ready for
Assessment sections focus on preparation for external assessment
with guidance for learners on what to expect. Hints and tips will
help them prepare for assessment and sample answers are provided
for a range of question types including, short and long answer
questions, all with a supporting commentary. Learners can also
prepare for internal assessment using this feature. A case study of
a learner completing the internal assessment for that unit covering
'How I got started', 'How I brought it all together' and 'What I
got from the experience'. Pause Point feature provide opportunities
for learners to self-evaluate their learning at regular intervals.
Each Pause Point point feature gives learners a Hint or Extend
option to either revisit and reinforce the topic or to encourage
independent research or study skills. Case Study and Theory into
Practice features enable development of problem-solving skills and
place the theory into real life situations learners could
encounter. Assessment Activity/Practice provide scaffolded
assessment practice activities that help prepare learners for
assessment. Within each assessment practice activity, a Plan, Do
and Review section supports learners' formative assessment by
making sure they fully understand what they are being asked to do,
what their goals are and how to evaluate the task and consider how
they could improve. Dedicated Think Future pages provide case
studies from the industry, with a focus on aspects of skills
development that can be put into practice in a real work
environment and further study.
Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) requires unique
information technology to meet the challenges set by today's
aviation industry. How do IT services relate to aircraft MRO, and
how may IT be leveraged in the future? Leveraging Information
Technology for Optimal Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
(MRO) responds to these questions, and describes the background of
current trends in the industry, where airlines are tending to
retain aircraft longer on the one hand, and rapidly introducing new
genres of aircraft such as the A380 and B787, on the other. This
book provides industry professionals and students of aviation MRO
with the necessary principles, approaches and tools to respond
effectively and efficiently to the constant development of new
technologies, both in general and within the aviation MRO
profession. This book is designed as a primer on IT services for
aircraft engineering professionals and a handbook for IT
professionals servicing this niche industry, highlighting the
unique information requirements for aviation MRO and delving into
detailed aspects of information needs from within the industry.
Featuring stunning concept art and visual details, this is the
first in the definitive series on the cinematics that bring World
of Warcraft vividly to life. World of Warcraft redefined online
gaming, and over the last fifteen years each new chapter has
delivered new and incredible cinematics. The Cinematic Art of World
of Warcraft goes behind the scenes with the Warcraft cinematic
team. With never-before-seen concept art and accounts of the
creative and technical process, this is the definitive visual
gallery of how countless artists brought the world of Azeroth to
life in incredible detail and motion.
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