Data-related mistakes occur due to lack of training of project staff.

Here are two possible outcomes from this choice of action:

Mistakes are reported to DM, and then to PI; Mistakes are corrected, delaying the project. PI recognizes the need for training research staff.
                                                        Or
Mistakes are difficult to correct; project is in serious jeopardy. PI recognizes the need for training research staff.

Here is the ending sentence: While this implication concludes this decision tree branch, this by no means exhausts all possibilities. Can you think of other outcomes? Click on one of the other decision tree options to explore alternative choices or click here to return to the module.

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