Important metrics for evaluating information

Important metrics for evaluating information

To prepare for this Assignment, pay particular attention to the following learning resources

• Review this week’s Learning Resources, especially:
  • Schwabish, J. A. (2014). An economist\’s guide to visualizing data. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 28(1), 209–234. doi:10.1257/jep.28.1.209
  • Ghazisaeidi, M., Safdari, R., Torabi, M., Mirzaee, M., Farzi, J., & Goodini, A. (2015). Development of performance dashboards in healthcare sector: Key practical issues. Acta Informatica Medica, 23(5), 317–321. doi:10.5455/aim.2015.23.317-321
  • Bremser, W. G., & Wagner, W. P. (2013). Developing dashboards for performance management. The CPA Journal, 83(7), 62–67. Retrieved from https://www.cpajournal.com/
  • Few, S. (2008). With dashboards formatting and layout definitely matter [White paper]. Retrieved from http://www.perceptualedge.com/articles/Whitepapers/Formatting_and_Layout_Matter.pdf
  • “Case Study” document

To complete the Assignment, compose a cohesive document that addresses the following:

• Determine which metrics are the most important and evaluate how the information can most effectively be communicated.
• Outline recommendations for additional data that might have been useful in making your decisions.
• Evaluate the current dashboard and address the following:
  • Outline the problems with the current dashboard.
  • Outline your recommendations for a more effective dashboard.
  • Assess why your dashboard would help facilitate the decisions you made in determining the most important metrics and outlining recommendations.