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Student responses to discussion questions must be substantive, that is, thoughtful and analytical. Be organized in your thoughts and ideas. Incorporate correlations with the assigned readings or topics. Stay on topic. Avoid summarizing. Contribute to the learning environment with depth and with the goal of motivating discussion. Scientific discourse is based on evidence. Opinions are just that, but if used in a discussion, they must be informed opinions.

Additionally, do not make insulting or inflammatory statements in the discussion board. Be respectful of others' ideas. Philosophical differences exist and we can all agree to disagree in a professional manner. Be patient and read the postings of others thoroughly before posting your responses. Since learning takes place over time, the responses should not be made all at once, but spread out, in order to allow dialogue to develop. The aim is to encourage interaction among students and faculty, not simply to present information.

Which Chart or graph is right for you?

The assigned reading for this week is meant to introduce/familiarize you with a wide variety of chart types. Knowing the options that are available - and when it is appropriate to use them - is important to honing your data analysis skills.

What experience to do you have, if any, with the different chart types discussed in the reading? Are there any types that, even after completing the reading, you still don't quite understand how to read them or what the use case might be? If so, perform an internet search on the chart type. If you find a useful resource, share it with the class here.

What other thoughts/questions do you have after completing the reading?