Scholar-Practitioner Project: Creating an Algorithm

Tracking the spread of diseases can be an intricate, complex, and labor-intensive process. As a result, automated surveillance systems utilizing algorithms are employed to interpret data. In this segment of your Scholar-Practitioner Project, you develop a simple algorithm to interpret data related to the disease or condition you selected last week. To aid your development, review your Learning Resources and research the construction of algorithms.

To complete this portion of your Scholar-Practitioner Project, write a 1- to 2-page paper that addresses the following:

• Identify the indicators you chose to include and explain why they are appropriate.
• Describe the logical process of the algorithm (you may wish to illustrate using a diagram).
• Justify any other salient features of the algorithm.
• Evaluate the strengths and limitations of the algorithm.

Your written assignments must follow APA guidelines. Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association to ensure your in-text citations and reference list are correct.