Business data communications vs Introduction to information systems: Which Should You Read?
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Business data communications
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"This third edition gives students a clear, comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of data communications essential to information and network management. Supplemented by real-world case studies, the book…
Introduction to information systems
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Introduction to information systems has the widest readership — 146 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Business data communications | Introduction to information systems | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (11) | 3.6 (146) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.0 (1) |
| Google Books | 2.0 (4) | — |
Reception
| Business data communications | Introduction to information systems | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 11 | 146 |
| Editions | 15 | 15 |
| Citations | 79 | — |
| Want to read | — | 618 |
| Reading it now | — | 39 |
| Written reviews | — | 8 |
| Pages | 658 | 576 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Business data communications or Introduction to information systems?
Business data communications has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Business data communications 3.7/5, Introduction to information systems 3.6/5).
Which is shorter to read: Business data communications or Introduction to information systems?
Introduction to information systems is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Introduction to information systems (576 pages, ≈ 10 h 40 m); Business data communications (658 pages, ≈ 12 h 11 m).
Which is harder to read: Business data communications or Introduction to information systems?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Business data communications: Moderate; Introduction to information systems: Moderate.