Assignment: Discussion-Geographic Information Systems
Computer-based technologies, such as GIS, data mining, and Web-based applications, offer new possibilities for the study of epidemiology and the control of pandemics.
Based on your research of module readings, Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, respond to the following:
• What is a GIS?
o How is GIS currently used to improve the practice of epidemiology?
• What is data mining?
o How is data mining currently used in epidemiology practice and research?
• How might developing Internet and Web technologies impact the use of GIS and data mining in public health in innovative ways?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.