Module Two : Homework

The Perinatal Data System (PDS) is currently operational throughout much of New York State. The PDS gathers information from the medical records of women who give birth in New York State. You will learn more about the Perinatal Data System in subsequent modules.

Assignment:
Open page one of the PDS workbook and identify what type of variable each question is. This entails downloading the file, marking your responses, and emailing the modified document back to your instructor. Before you start this assignment it may help to review module two lectures slides 14 through 24.

LINK TO PDS WORKBOOK PAGE 1

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Detailed Directions:

1. Downloading:
The PDS workbook page linked to above is an MS Word template. Download this file by right-clicking (on a Macintosh click and hold) the link and selecting "Save Link As..." or "Save Target As..." from the resulting pop-up menu. Save the file to convenient location on your computer.

2. Marking your Responses:
Open the file in MS Word and indicate your responses by typing in the shaded area next to each question. You can also check and unchecked boxes by using the space bar. When you are done give the file a new name and save it to a convenient location.

3. Email your Responses:
Address an email to your teaching assistant (for review) or instructor (for grading), attach the file you saved to this email, and click send. For more instructions on this procedure consult the Instructors Page, the Help Area, or MACH Technical Support.