Discussion Post: Data Modeling Comparison
Hey, remember Ebola? It's still around, and is getting better or worse depending on which strain is being discussed and who you get your news from. Here is the history and current picture of the Ebola outbreak (from the BBC) Article: "Ebola: Mapping the outbreak" for those who are unfamiliar or just want to catch up.
We will refer to a slightly older article for the purposes of this discussion.
CDC predicts best and worst outcomes for Ebola.
Article: Ebola Cases Could Reach 1.4 Million Within Four Months, C.D.C. Estimates By Denise Grady.
This is a relatively short article, and it does does not go into specific detail about the data and processes being modeled, so you are free to make logical assumptions.
Task
How is this similar to the data modeling described in the chapter? How is this different from the business data and business modeling described in the chapter? Would experience modeling business processes and using business data be beneficial is you were asked to model the infection data for Ebola?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.