Write a traditional paper in Word about using data for an observation.

Write a traditional paper in Word about using data for an observation. Write about cognitive, socio-emotional, or physical development data.

1. Observation Purpose – Identify something you would like to observe about a child (aligned to cognitive, socio-emotional, and/or physical development). Explain and cite the literature.

2. Observation Context/Setting – Explain the context and why you want to observe the target student (this student may be in a video, at home, etc.)

3 Type of Data – Explain how you could collect quantitative data and qualitative data and which you prefer and why

4. Data Plan – Include a chart or checklist to show your data collection/observation plan. Include observation data that you actually collected while doing your observing.

5. Analysis of Plan – Explain the advantages and disadvantages of a quantitative approach and a qualitative approach. Analyze and reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of your observation.

6. Conclusion – Reflect about what you learned and write a conclusion/summary

7. References – include a reference page/slide with complete APA style references

Again…cite and reference your work using current APA style.

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