The decision process at any organization should be based on goals and objectives. Creating decision support and analytics takes planning and strategic thinking. This week, we are looking at the decision$-$making process and some of the elements that may be included in that process. Please answer the following questions.

When we think of decision making, we consider data. What role does a data warehouse play in the decision$-$making process?

What is ETL, and how does it facilitate data use?

What is a data cube, and what role does it play in the decision$-$making process?

What is fuzzy logic and why is it an option for the decision$-$making process?

Is reporting an important step in the decision$-$making process?