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Assignment 1: After reading Challenger Analysis in Tufte's article, briefly describe why YOU believe the Challenger accident occurred.
Also, answer the following questions:
• Was the Challenger accident preventable?
• What specific factors led to the accident that YOU believe is relevant to this course?
• What are your expectations for this course?
Reply Post
When replying to a classmate, offer your opinion on what they posted.
Using at least 3 - 5 sentences, explain the strengths and/or weaknesses of your peer's evaluation.
Assignment 2: Expand upon your week 1 discussion posts and in a 3 page double spaced, APA formated document, describing the specific aspects from the Challenger accident that helps us better understand the importance of effective data visualization.
Also, complete the following activity:
• Re-create at least 1 visual aid from Tufte's article that you believe would better describe the dangers surrounding the launch.
• Expound upon Richard Feynman's congressional investigation and articulate a better argument as to the cause of the accident.
• What did you learn from this case study?