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determine who is responsible for the data, each step of the way. If no one
person or group has responsibility for a given step, the data collection and
analysis process will stop, as each developer assumes that another is han-
dling the data. Analysis and feedback will ensure that the data are used,
and useful results will motivate sta to record information.
5.3.1 Data Collection Forms
A data collection form encourages collecting good, useful data. e form
should be self-explanatory, and include the data required for analysis
and feedback. Regardless of whether the form is to be supplied on paper
or computer, the form design should allow the developer to record both
xed-format data and free-format comments and descr ...