1. Several web sites provide information on many products. Review one of the web sites below and then answer the following questions.
Use www.cars.com or www.mysimon.com to review/assess a product of interest.
a. Identify the variables used to choose and analyze products on the site and which were most useful to you. 4 pts
b. How thorough, valid, and valuable were the product and retailer reviews to you? Explain your response. 4 pts
c. How is the web site functionally similar to a decision support system (DSS)? Justify your response. 4 pts
2. Shopping websites seen in #1 above are databases. Identify whether the database you assessed is a relational, object-oriented or multi-dimensional database. Explain your reasons for your choice. 3 points
