See the attachment

Module 2- Worksheet 1

Fact

The availability of new sets of data has changed the way we live our lives.

Small Group Discussion

Navigate through the following website:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/7963311/10-ways-data-is-changing-how-we-live.html

Each small group will describe how data is affecting the way we live our lives by discussing the following questions. Make notes of key points raised in your group’s discussion

What impact, if any, do you think data has on your

a) Education?

b) Shopping habits?

c) Relationships?

d) Current or future financial stability?

e) Travel Plan

Large Group

Instructor: Have someone from each group briefly report on their group’s discussion.

Data was taken from the following website:

http://ncsu.edu/ffci/publications/2008/v13-n1-2008-spring/Washburn-Christensen.php

Table 1- Percentage of couples regarding reasons for conflict as primary and secondary

Reason for conflict	Regarded as primary (percent)	Regarded as secondary (percent)
Communication	35	31
Finances	39	54
Other	26	15

Table 2- Relationship elements reported as major by couples

Relationship element	Reported as major successful element (in percent)
Communication	40
Kindness	27
Time together	17
Respect	16

Table 3- Ways to improve relationship as reported by couples

Way to improve relationship	Percent
Time together	62
Counselor	32
Self helps	4
Educational classes	2

Questions to be investigated:

1. According to Table 1, what reason most contribute to conflicts in a marriage / relationship? Outline at least two (2) strategies you would use to avoid this conflict in your current or future personal relationship.

2. According to data found in table 1, at least 31% of couples have indicated that communication is the cause of conflicts in a relationship. In table 2, 40% of couples have indicated that communication is one of the most important elements contributing to successful relationships. Outline at least two (2) strategies you would use to improve your current or future personal relationship; your relationship at work; and your relationship at school.

3. What is the best way to improve relationship according to data found on table 3? How would you use this data to improve your current or future personal relationship?

4. Based on module 1 (Nutrition) and module 2 (Parts 1 & 2) explain how data is affecting the way you conduct your life.

REFLECT AND SHARE

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