A. Describe a real-world business situation that could be addressed by collecting and analyzing a set of data.
Note: The data can be from your workplace, from publicly available sources, or primary data that you
collect on your own (e.g., a survey or behavioral observations).

1. Complete the “Project Waiver or Release Statement” by putting a check mark in one of the checkboxes
in the attached Task 1 Template.
a. If you select the second option, “My project is based upon and/or includes Restricted Information”,
You must complete the attached “Organization Verification Form”. You need to complete page 1 first
and then submit the entire document to your chosen organization. The organization must complete
page 2 and provide you with a completed form. You’ll submit the completed “Organization
Verification Form” as a separate attachment with Task 1 template. See the attached “Electronic
Signature Instruction” for instructions on how to electronically sign the attached “Organization
Verification Form.” This form is not published and will remain confidential. The organization’s name
should be used on this form but can be changed to a fictional name for the remaining tasks.
2. Summarize one question or decision relevant to the real-world business situation that you will answer
by collecting and analyzing a set of data.
3. Explain why the situation or question would benefit from a data analysis.
4. Identify all of the data that you will need to collect that is relevant to the situation or question.
Note: Identify the specific data relevant to part B1, such as time period, sample size, etc.
Note: A sample size of 30 is the suggested minimum size.
5. Describe the data gathering method you will use to collect data.
Note: The data gathering method can include data sources (e.g., databases, surveys, behavioral
observations, online sources, etc.)
6. Identify an appropriate data analysis technique from the approved list above to analyze this data.
a. Explain why the data analysis technique you chose is an appropriate technique to analyze the data
collected.
Note: Use the “Determining the Appropriate Analytical Technique” presentation in the Attachment
section below to help you determine the appropriate analysis technique for your data and business
situation or speak with a course instructor.
B. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or
summarized.
C. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submissio