# Data Dilemma Tasks Worksheet **Purpose:** Analyze each data-driven scenario, discuss with your group, and record your evidence-based decision. Refer to the relevant visuals in the [Decision Power Deck](#decision-power-deck) as needed. --- ## Scenario 1: Cafeteria Menu Planning Your school cafeteria wants to update its menu to balance student satisfaction, nutritional value, and cost. Review the chart below and answer the questions. [Insert Cafeteria Data Chart Here] 1. Which two metrics from the chart are most important for selecting a new menu option? Explain why.

2. Based on those metrics, which menu option would you recommend? Cite specific data points to justify your choice.

3. Identify one potential drawback of your recommendation (e.g., cost, nutrition, popularity). How could the cafeteria address this issue?

4. If the cafeteria budget were reduced by 10%, would you change your recommendation? Explain how your decision would adapt, referencing the data.

--- ## Scenario 2: Student Activity Funding The student council has $5,000 to allocate among three new after-school programs: Robotics Club, Art Studio, and Fitness Bootcamp. Review the table below: [Insert Activity Funding Table Here] 1. What criteria (e.g., estimated participation, cost per student, skill development) should guide the funding decision? List and justify your top two.

2. Propose a funding plan—how much money would you allocate to each program? Provide your rationale using the table data.

3. Discuss one equity or accessibility concern that might arise from your funding plan. How could you adjust the allocation to address this concern?

4. If an unexpected cost overrun of 15% occurs in one program, which program would you scale back or reprioritize? Explain with data support.

--- ## Scenario 3: Community Park Space Usage A local park committee must decide how to divide park hours between sports fields and a quiet study area. The goal is to maximize community benefit. [Insert Park Usage Survey Results Chart Here] 1. What survey results or metrics seem most critical for your decision? Explain your selection.

2. How many hours per week would you allocate to sports fields versus the study area? Use survey percentages or other data to support your plan.

3. Identify one potential conflict between user groups (e.g., noise, scheduling). How would you incorporate a compromise into your schedule?

4. Imagine the committee adds a third space (e.g., community garden). How might that change your hour allocation? Explain using data reasoning.

--- **Next Steps:** After completing your analysis, prepare to present your group’s decision, the data that informed it, and any trade-offs you considered during the Scenario Debrief.

Ryan Black

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Decision Power