The basic procedure of a quantitative design is: 1  Make your observations about something that is unknown, unexplained, or new. 2  Hypothesize an explanation for those observations. 3  Make a prediction of outcomes based on your hypotheses. 4  Collect and process your data. 5  Verify your findings.
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (October 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) A performance indicator or key performance indicator (KPI) is a type of performance measurement. KPIs evaluate the success of an organization or of a particular activity in which it engages.
If a performance indicator is to be of any value the indicator has to provide information on the progress and current status of the strategies, processes, behaviours and activities applied to mitigate hazards and risks to health and safety. But indicators have focus areas and limitations.