DotScan Data Observer (DO)

DO has developed its owner data collection tools.

Well-designed data observer include the following steps:

• Identify a business or research issue that needs to be addressed and set goals for the project.

• Gather data requirements to answer the business question or deliver the research information.

• Identify the data sets that can provide the desired information.

• Set a plan for collecting the data, including the collection methods that will be used.

• Collect the available data and begin working to prepare it for analysis.