Analyzing & Visualizing Data – Discussion
Assignment 1:
After readingChallenger Analysis in Tufte’sarticle, briefly describe why YOU believethe Challenger accident occurred.
Also, answer the following questions:
Was the Challenger accident preventable?
What specificfactors led to the accidentthat YOU believeis relevant to this course?
What are your expectations for this course?
Reply Post
When replying to a classmate,offer your opinionon what they posted.
Using at least 3 – 5 sentences, explainthe strengths and/or weaknesses of your peer’s evaluation.
Assignment 2:
Expand upon your week 1 discussion postsand ina 3 page double spaced, APA formated document, describing thespecificaspects from the Challenger accident that helps us better understand the importance of effective data visualization.
Also, complete the following activity:
Re-create at least 1 visual aid fromTufte’s article that you believe would better describe the dangers surrounding the launch.
Expound upon Richard Feynman’s congressional investigation and articulate a better argument as to the cause of the accident.
What did you learn from this case study?
