Task+2

= Task 2 Instructions =

**Discussion Topics**
Under the Actions Bar to the left of the screen, you will notice a "Discussion" link. Click on the link to see the topics posted.

There are a total of 4 topics posted for the topic on data handling and data analysis. You are to choose and __respond to any 2 of the posted topics__. In addition, you are to also read your friends' responses to the topics and __add comments to any of 4 of your friends' responses__.

Remember that you will be assessed on the quality of your responses to the topics. The indicators that you will need to keep in mind would be: 1) respond to all components of the task and ideas are communicated clearly; 2) show an in-depth understanding of the relevant concepts and/or processes; 3) choosing a more efficient or more sophisticated process 4) Where appropriate, offer insightful interpretations/extensions/generalizations/applications/analogies.

In your comments to your friends' responses, do check if they have responded according to the indicators as above. You may agree or disagree with their responses but you must substantiate with reasons and/or examples. You also have to remember to observe the rules on "netiquette" found in the ground rules page, which among others include not to use vulgarities and to avoid flaming others.