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Lab 5 of 7: Data Analysis (50 points)
08:44 PM MT01/31/2017
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Scenario/Summary
BMW Bikeworks is the manufacturer of parts for BMW motorcycles. BMW Bikeworks recently purchased a small competitor. You are the project manager responsible for integrating the systems of these two companies. In this exercise you will explore some of the data compatibility issues of merging the sales order data.
Upon completing this lab you will be able to do the following:
Necessary Material(s):
Note: All materials marked with * are already installed in your lab environment.
Deliverables
NOTE
Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox read these step-by-step instructions.
(See the Syllabus section Due Dates for Assignments & Exams for due dates.)
Grading Rubric
Two files imported to Excel Spreadsheet and merged
10
One Access database with merged data imported
5
Data compatibility report containing:
List of data issues
15
Suggestions for resolution of issues
Total point for assignment
50
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Lab Steps
STEP 1: Download the Databases From Doc Sharing
STEP 2: Import the orderRecords Data into Excel
STEP 3: Analyze the Data for Compatibility Issues
There are several data compatibility issues that may arise when BMW Bikeworks is merging the data from these two sources. Assume that ORDER1 is the BMW Bikeworks database and the ORDER2 data needs to be properly merged with ORDER1.
STEP 4: Merge the Data in Excel and Import Back Into Access
STEP 5: Submit Files to the Dropbox
Submit the following files to this week’s Dropbox.
Note!
Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox read these step-by-step instructions.
(See the Syllabus section Due Dates for Assignments & Exams for due dates.)