Unit 4 Discussion 2 – Importance of Data

Discussion: Unit 4, Due Friday by 11:59 pm CT

Importance of Data

Instructions:

• Consider different data sets encountered on a daily basis. (Examples include the amount of money spent on groceries to the number of units processed at a hospital).
  • Identify two data sets personally encountered each day.
  • Provide context for the interaction with each data set.
• Describe the role of data in decision-making.
• Considering knowledge of defining and measurement, explain how each data set above can be used positively.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

The post and responses are valued at 20 points. Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria.

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

Peer Response: Unit 4, Due Sunday by 11:59 pm CT

Importance of Data

Instructions:

• Read the initial posts made by classmates and consider the data sets identified. Assuming the role of a manager, respond to a minimum of 2 peers with the following:
  • Summarize the positive aspects of the data sets that the classmate is currently using.
  • Provide an additional opportunity within each data set that was not described by the classmate.
  • Propose a positive action that could be taken, utilizing the data sets, in order to increase impact.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour per response