Data Collection Analysis

  Data can be collected in a variety of ways- This assignment focuses on the use of an observational study, which we use every day but not necessarily in a conscious way as part of a predetermined evaluation process- The first part of the Observational Studies and Experiments video provides some insights into conducting an observational study-     We casually use observational data routinely in ct: day-to-day personal decision- making- rt involves basing decisions on what we have observed- But what about a formal observational study? can it provide the type of data necessary to facilitate effective decision-making?     1- Design and conduct a simple observational study to consider the questions brought up in the theory section above- a- In a 3-4 page paper- i- Summarize the observational study- Evaluate the information collected- iii- Research the positive and negative aspects of observational data- iv- Correlate the information from you' research to what you experienced as part of you' study-