Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DAU-0226
Organization's ID:
CMQ 231
Organization:
Defense Acquisition University
Length:
5 days (32 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 contract management
Credit may only be received for this course by additionally completing CMQ 131 (DAU-0225). The total number of hours recommended for the completion of both courses is 3 semester hours at the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide an opportunity for the student to gain an understanding of the importance of data collection and analysis, the types of data to collect, and how to analyze data. This will enable the Quality Assurance Specialist to use the results of analysis in performing risk based surveillance. The student also has an opportunity to practice data analysis in an effort to strengthen their analytical skills and garner their confidence in formulating opinions. This course will provide an opportunity for government quality assurance personnel to build upon prior instruction and gain hands-on experience with data collection, analysis, collation, and dissemination.

Learning Outcomes:

  • given scenarios, perform data collection and analysis on small and medium sized suppliers
  • given scenarios, perform data collection and analysis on large-sized suppliers
  • given prerequisite course material, recall data collection and analysis (DC&A) concepts

General Topics:

  • The importance of data collection and analysis
  • Types of data
  • Data collation
  • Data analysis
  • Data dissemination
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials