Name: Information Systems for You By Stephen Doyle
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Information Systems for You Summary

Information Systems for You by Stephen Doyle

A GCSE textbook on information systems which has been revised in line with the syllabuses for September 1996. It provides coverage of the full range of IT applications required by most syllabuses, and guides teachers and students towards the required problem-solving, applications-based approach.

What is an information system?; the components of an information system; the "ins" and "outs" of systems - input and output; storing data; software; finding the best hardware and software; finding the best hardware and software; collecting your data; checking data; how data is stored - databases; types of computer operation; data transfer; ways of presenting your data; how to describe an information system; systems analysis - sounds hard, what is it?; weather forecasting - an application of data logging; transferring data around - a company with a communication problem; system security; data and you - the Data Protection Act; computers and the law; the social effects of information systems; controlling things; computers and your health; the electronic office; simulation - almost as good as the real thing; Bulmers - a case study; computer applications; advice on coursework; word-processing and word-processing exercises; spreadsheet and spreadsheet exercises; desktop publishing; database coursework; measurement and control coursework; modelling coursework; graphics packages; preparing for the exam; examination questions.

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GOR007888683

ISBN 13

9780748728091

ISBN 10

0748728090

Title

Information Systems for You by Stephen Doyle

Author

Stephen Doyle

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Year published

1996-05-31

Number of pages

300

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Information Systems for You Stephen Doyle

Information Systems for You by Stephen Doyle

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