Assignment: Applied Statistics for Health Care Professionals

Assignment: Applied Statistics for Health Care Professionals

Assignment: Applied Statistics for Health Care Professionals

Course Description
This is an introductory course on concepts of statistics, emphasizing applications to health care professions. The course is designed to prepare learners to understand concepts of statistics and the appropriateness of statistical methods used in published research papers and a variety of settings. Areas of emphasis include an introduction to the statistical analysis concepts of variable/reliability factors; P values; experimental design; descriptive statistics, including mean, median, and mode; sampling methods; and power analysis.
Class Materials
Class Resources
The Visual Learner: Statistics
Use “The Visual Learner: Statistics” resource to learn more about the statistical calculations you will be using in this course.

ORDER A CUSTOMIZED, PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER HERE

http://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt362v/the-visual-learner/the-visual-learner-v2.1.html
Excel for Windows Training
Review “Excel for Windows Training”, located on the Microsoft website, and use them as resources for assigned work, as applicable.

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/excel-for-windows-training-9bc05390-e94c-46af-a5b3-d7c22f6990bb
LopesWrite
Refer to the LopesWrite webpage for guidance regarding assignments requiring submission to LopesWrite.

https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en-us/articles/201277380-LopesWrite
Applied Statistics for Health Care
Grand Canyon University. (Ed.). (2018). Applied statistics for health care.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/applied-statistics-for-health-care_1e.php
Topic 1: What Is Statistics and Why It Is Important to Health Sciences?
Jul 25-31, 2022
Max Points:
158
Objectives:

Describe an example of each type of measurement: nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio.
Define basic statistical terms.
Explain the historical application of statistics.
Describe the application of statistics in health care quality, safety, health promotion, and leadership.
Assessments
Class Introductions

Points
0
Status
Published
Assessment Description
Take a moment to explore your new classroom and introduce yourself to your fellow classmates. What are you excited about learning? What do you think will be most challenging?
Topic 1 DQ 1
Start Date

Jul 25, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Jul 27, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
8
Status
Published
Assessment Description
Discuss the historical application of statistics in the field of health care. Describe an example, other than Florence Nightingale’s contributions, where statistical application has greatly influenced or changed health care operations or practice.

Topic 1 DQ 2
Start Date

Jul 25, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Jul 29, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
8
Status
Published
Assessment Description
Discuss why it is important for a person working in health care to understand statistical concepts. Provide an example of how statistical data is used in your organization or specialty area today and what you are expected to do with this information as a practitioner.

Application of Statistics in Health Care
Start Date

Jul 25, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Jul 31, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
100
Rubric
View Rubric
Status
Ungraded
Assessment Traits
Requires Lopeswrite
Assessment Description
Statistical application and the interpretation of data is important in health care. Review the statistical concepts covered in this topic. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the significance of statistical application in health care. Include the following:

Describe the application of statistics in health care. Specifically discuss its significance to quality, safety, health promotion, and leadership.
Consider your organization or specialty area and how you utilize statistical knowledge. Discuss how you obtain statistical data, how statistical knowledge is used in day-to-day operations and how you apply it or use it in decision making.
Three peer-reviewed, scholarly or professional references are required.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Quiz 1
Start Date

Jul 25, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Jul 31, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
10
Status
Published
Assessment Traits
Timed
Assessment Description
This quiz tests your knowledge on the statistical concepts presented in this topic.

Topic 1 Participation

Resources
Introduction

Read “Introduction,” and watch the associated videos by Lane, Hebl, Osherson, and Zeimer, from Online Statistics Educati… Read More
http://onlinestatbook.com/2/introduction/introduction.html
Health Statistics

Explore the Health Statistics page of the MedlinePlus website.

https://medlineplus.gov/healthstatistics.html
Health

Explore Health page of the United States Census Bureau website.

https://www.census.gov/topics/health.html
Data and Statistics

Explore the Data and Statistics page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

https://www.cdc.gov/datastatistics/index.html
The Visual Learner: Statistics

Refer to the “Visual Learner: Statistics” to learn more about the statistical calculations presented in this topic.

http://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt362v/the-visual-learner/the-visual-learner-v2.1.html
Quality Data Critical to Healthcare Decision-Making

Read “Quality Data Critical to Healthcare Decision-Making,” by Nicholson and Penney (2004), located on the American Health Inform… Read More
http://library.ahima.org/doc?oid=106428#.XHmI_KB7mUk
Applied Statistics for Health Care

Read Chapter 1 in Applied Statistics for Health Care.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/applied-statistics-for-health-care_1e.php
Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing: Levels of Evidence

Read “Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing: Levels of Evidence,” located on the Northern Virginia Community College website.

https://libguides.nvcc.edu/c.php?g=361218&p=2439383
Health Topics: Health Statistics

Explore the Health Statistics page of the MedlinePluse website.

https://medlineplus.gov/healthstatistics.html
Fundamentals of Statistics 1: Basic Concepts :: Nominal, Ordinal, Interval and Ratio

Read “Fundamentals of Statistics 1: Basic Concepts :: Nominal, Ordinal, Interval and Ratio,” located on the Usable Stats website…. Read More
http://www.usablestats.com/lessons/noir
Nominal, Ordinal, Interval Ratio: Examples

Read “Nominal, Ordinal, Interval Ratio: Examples,” by Stephanie (2014), located on the Statistics How To website.

https://www.statisticshowto.datasciencecentral.com/nominal-ordinal-interval-ratio/
Measuring the Quality of Healthcare in the U.S.

Read “Measuring the Quality of Healthcare in the U.S.,” by Claxton, Cox, Gonzales, Kamal, and Levitt (2015), located on the Peter… Read More

Measuring the quality of healthcare in the U.S.

Topic 2: Population and Sampling Distributions
Aug 1-7, 2022
Max Points:
168
Objectives:

Identify examples of descriptive and inferential statistics.
Describe strategies for selecting a sample from a population.
Identify key questions you will ask/answer when reading a research study.
Assessments
Topic 2 DQ 1
Start Date

Aug 1, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 3, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
8
Status
Active
Assessment Description
Select a research article, other than the articles from your assignments, from the GCU library. Provide an overview of the study and describe the strategy that was used to select the sample from the population. Evaluate the effectiveness of the sampling method selected. Provide support for your answer. Include the article title and permalink in your post.

Topic 2 DQ 2
Start Date

Aug 1, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 5, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
8
Status
Active
Assessment Description
Using the research article selected for DQ 1, identify three key questions you will ask and answer when reading the research study and why these questions are important. When responding to peers, provide other questions and answers that could be considered in relation to the peers’ studies.

Article Analysis 1
Start Date

Aug 1, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 7, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
120
Rubric
View Rubric
Status
Active
Assessment Traits
Requires Lopeswrite
Assessment Description
The interpretation of research in health care is essential to decision making. By understanding research, health care providers can identify risk factors, trends, outcomes for treatment, health care costs and best practices. To be effective in evaluating and interpreting research, the reader must first understand how to interpret the findings. You will practice article analysis in Topics 2, 3, and 5.

For this assignment:

Search the GCU Library and find three different health care articles that use quantitative research. Do not use articles that appear in the topic Resources or textbook. Complete an article analysis for each using the “Article Analysis 1” template.

Refer to the “Patient Preference and Satisfaction in Hospital-at-Home and Usual Hospital Care for COPD Exacerbations: Results of a Randomised Controlled Trial,” in conjunction with the “Article Analysis Example 1,” for an example of an article analysis.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Topic 2 Participation
Start Date

Aug 1, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 7, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
32
Status
Active
Assessment Description
There is no description for this assessment.

Resources
The Visual Learner: Statistics

Refer to the “Visual Learner: Statistics” to learn more about the statistical calculations presented in this topic.

http://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt362v/the-visual-learner/the-visual-learner-v2.1.html
Article Analysis Example 1

Review this document in conjunction with the “Patient Preference and Satisfaction in Hospital-at-Home and Usual Hospital Care for COP… Read More
HLT-362V-RS2-ArticleAnalysisExample-1.docx
Article Analysis 1

Use the Article Analysis 1” template to complete the Article Analysis 1 assignment.

HLT-362V-RS2-ArticleAnalysis-1-Template.docx
Patient Preference and Satisfaction in Hospital-at-Home and Usual Hospital Care for COPD Exacerbations: Results of a Randomised Controlled Trial

Read “Patient Preference and Satisfaction in Hospital-at-Home and Usual Hospital Care for COPD Exacerbations: Results of a Randomised… Read More
https://www-sciencedirect-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S0020748913000941
Applied Statistics for Health Care

Read Chapter 2 in Applied Statistics for Health Care.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/applied-statistics-for-health-care_1e.php
Eight Questions to Ask When Interpreting Academic Studies: A Primer for Media

Read “Eight Questions to Ask When Interpreting Academic Studies: A Primer for Media,” by Feldman and Wihbey (2015), located on th… Read More
https://journalistsresource.org/tip-sheets/research/interpreting-academic-studies-primer-media/
Research 101: Descriptive Statistics

Read “Research 101: Descriptive Statistics,” by Conner and Johnson, from American Nurse Today (2017).

https://www.americannursetoday.com/research-101-descriptive-statistics/
Chapter 8: Strategies for Sampling

Read “Chapter 8: Strategies for Sampling,” by Morse, from the online eBook, Qualitative Nursing Research: A Contemporary… Read More
https://methods-sagepub-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/book/qualitative-nursing-research/n16.xml
Ten Scientific Questions to Ask About Scientific Studies

Read “Ten Scientific Questions to Ask About Scientific Studies,” by Smith, from Greater Good Magazine (2015).

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/10_questions_to_ask_about_scientific_studies
Sampling Methods in Clinical Research: an Educational Review

Read “Sampling Methods in Clinical Research: an Educational Review,” by Elfil and Negida, from Emergency (2017).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5325924/
Chapter 9: Sampling Distributions

Read “Chapter 9: Sampling Distributions,” and watch the associated videos by Utens et al., from Online Statistics Educa… Read More
http://onlinestatbook.com/2/sampling_distributions/sampling_distributions.html
Topic 3: Clinical Inquiry and Hypothesis Testing
Aug 8-14, 2022
Max Points:
188
Objectives:

Evaluate hypothesis testing approaches and their application to health care.
Define dependent and independent variables and their role in hypothesis testing.
Describe evidence used to “reject “or “do not reject” the null hypothesis.
Evaluate the relationship between hypothesis testing and confidence intervals.
Assessments
Topic 3 DQ 1
Start Date

Aug 8, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 10, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
8
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Provide two different examples of how research uses hypothesis testing, and describe the criteria for rejecting the null hypothesis. Discuss why this is important in your practice and with patient interactions.

Topic 3 DQ 2
Start Date

Aug 8, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 12, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
8
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Evaluate and provide examples of how hypothesis testing and confidence intervals are used together in health care research. Provide a workplace example that illustrates your ideas.

Article Analysis 2
Start Date

Aug 8, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 14, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
130
Rubric
View Rubric
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Traits
Requires Lopeswrite
Assessment Description
Search the GCU Library and find two new health care articles that use quantitative research. Do not use articles from a previous assignment, or articles that appear in the topic Resources or textbook.

Complete an article analysis for each using the “Article Analysis: Part 2” template.

Refer to the “Patient Preference and Satisfaction in Hospital-at-Home and Usual Hospital Care for COPD Exacerbations: Results of a Randomised Controlled Trial,” in conjunction with the “Article Analysis Example 2,” for an example of an article analysis.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Quiz 2
Start Date

Aug 8, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 14, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
10
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Traits
Timed
Assessment Description
This cumulative quiz tests your understanding of concepts, terminology and statistical application presented in Topics 1-3.

Topic 3 Participation
Start Date

Aug 8, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 14, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
32
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
There is no description for this assessment.

Resources
Article Analysis Example 2

Review this document in conjunction with the “Patient Preference and Satisfaction in Hospital-at-Home and Usual Hospital Care for COP… Read More
HLT-362V-RS3-ArticleAnalysisExample-2.docx
Hypothesis Testing, Type I and Type II Errors

Read “Hypothesis Testing, Type I and Type II Errors,” by Banerjee, Chitnis, Jadhay, Bhawalkar, and Chaudhury, from Industrial… Read More
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2996198/
Article Analysis 2

Use the “Article Analysis 2” template to complete the Article Analysis 2 assignment.

HLT-362V-RS3-ArticleAnalysis-2-Template.docx
Probability, Clinical Decision Making and Hypothesis Testing

Read “Probability, Clinical Decision Making and Hypothesis Testing,” by Banerjee, Jadhave, and Bhawalker, from Industrial Psy… Read More
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3016704/
Patient Preference and Satisfaction in Hospital-at-Home and Usual Hospital Care for COPD Exacerbations: Results of a Randomised Controlled Trial

Review “Patient Preference and Satisfaction in Hospital-at-Home and Usual Hospital Care for COPD Exacerbations: Results of a Randomis… Read More
https://www-sciencedirect-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S0020748913000941
The Visual Learner: Statistics

Refer to the “Visual Learner: Statistics” to learn more about the statistical calculations presented in this topic.

http://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt362v/the-visual-learner/the-visual-learner-v2.1.html
Chapter 10: Estimation

Read “Chapter 10: Estimation” and watch the associated videos, by Lane, from Online Statistics Education: An Interactive Mult… Read More
http://onlinestatbook.com/2/estimation/estimation.html
Chapter 6: Research Design

Read “Chapter 6: Research Design” and watch the associated videos, by Lane, from Online Statistics Education: An Interactive … Read More
http://onlinestatbook.com/2/research_design/contents.html
The Difference Between Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, and Research

Read “The Difference Between Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, and Research,” by Ginex, from ONS Voice … Read More
https://voice.ons.org/news-and-views/oncology-research-quality-improvement-evidence-based-practice
Identifying the Differences Between Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, and Original Research

Read “Identifying the Differences Between Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, and Original Research,” by Baker et al., … Read More
https://www.jenonline.org/article/S0099-1767(13)00605-3/pdf
Statistical Versus Clinical Significance in Nursing Research

Read “Statistical Versus Clinical Significance in Nursing Research,” by El-Masri, from Canadian Journal of Nursing Research… Read More
https://journals.sagepub.com/stoken/default+domain/49wntTs5dFgrX94WR3q6/full
Chapter 11: Logic of Hypothesis Testing

Read “Chapter 11: Logic of Hypothesis Testing,” and watch the associated videos by Lane, from Online Statistics Education: An… Read More
http://onlinestatbook.com/2/logic_of_hypothesis_testing/logic_hypothesis.html
Applied Statistics for Health Care

Read Chapter 3 in Applied Statistics for Health Care.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/applied-statistics-for-health-care_1e.php
Chapter 12: Test of Means

Read “Chapter 12: Test of Means” and watch the associated videos, by Lane, from Online Statistics Education: An Interactive M… Read More
http://onlinestatbook.com/2/tests_of_means/testing_means.html
Probability, Proof, and Clinical Significance

Read “Probability, Proof, and Clinical Significance,” by Skelly, from Evidence-Based Spine-Care Journal (2011).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3506143/
Understanding Null Hypothesis Testing

Read “Understanding Null Hypothesis Testing,” by Jhangiani and Chiang, from the online eBook, Research Methods in P… Read More

Understanding Null Hypothesis Testing

Topic 4: Statistical Analysis
Aug 15-21, 2022
Max Points:
198
Objectives:

Differentiate among experimental research, quasi-experimental, and nonexperimental research.
Identify key differences between qualitative and quantitative research.
Differentiate between research and quality improvement.
Assessments
Topic 4 DQ 1
Start Date

Aug 15, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 17, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
8
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Provide an example of experimental, quasi-experimental, and nonexperimental research from the GCU Library and explain how each research type differs from the others. When replying to peers, evaluate the effectiveness of the research design of the study for two of the examples provided.

Topic 4 DQ 2
Start Date

Aug 15, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 19, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
8
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Describe the difference between research and quality improvement. Provide a workplace example where qualitative and quantitative research is applied and how it was used within your organization. When replying to peers, discuss how these research findings might be incorporated into another health care setting.

Quality Improvement Proposal
Start Date

Aug 15, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 21, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
150
Rubric
View Rubric
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Traits
Requires Lopeswrite
Assessment Description
Identify a quality improvement opportunity in your organization or practice. In a 1,250-1,500 word paper, describe the problem or issue and propose a quality improvement initiative based on evidence-based practice. Apply “The Road to Evidence-Based Practice” process, illustrated in Chapter 4 of your textbook, to create your proposal.

Include the following:

Provide an overview of the problem and the setting in which the problem or issue occurs.
Explain why a quality improvement initiative is needed in this area and the expected outcome.
Discuss how the results of previous research demonstrate support for the quality improvement initiative and its projected outcomes. Include a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years, not included in the Class Resources or textbook, that establish evidence in support of the quality improvement proposed.
Discuss steps necessary to implement the quality improvement initiative. Provide evidence and rationale to support your answer.
Explain how the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated to determine whether there was improvement.
Support your explanation by identifying the variables, hypothesis test, and statistical test that you would need to prove that the quality improvement initiative succeeded.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Topic 4 Participation
Start Date

Aug 15, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 21, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
32
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
There is no description for this assessment.

Resources
The Visual Learner: Statistics

Refer to the “Visual Learner: Statistics” to learn more about the statistical calculations presented in this topic.

http://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt362v/the-visual-learner/the-visual-learner-v2.1.html
Is This Quality Improvement or Research?

Read “Is This Quality Improvement or Research?” by Merrill, from American Nurse Today (2015).

https://www.americannursetoday.com/quality-improvement-research/
Applied Statistics for Health Care

Read Chapter 4 in Applied Statistics for Health Care.

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/applied-statistics-for-health-care_1e.php
Chapter 14: Regression

Review “Chapter 14: Regression,” and watch the associated videos by Lane, from Online Statistics Education: An Interactive Mu… Read More
http://onlinestatbook.com/2/regression/regression.html
Differentiating Between Research and Quality Improvement

Read “Differentiating Between Research and Quality Improvement,” by Gregory, from Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nurs… Read More
https://www.nursingcenter.com/pdfjournal?AID=3099809&an=00005237-201504000-00005&Journal_ID=54008&Issue_ID=3099787
Chapter 44: Tools and Strategies for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Read “Chapter 44: Tools and Strategies for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety,” by Hughes, from the online eBook, Pa… Read More
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2682/
Focusing on the Fundamentals: A Simplistic Differentiation Between Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Read “Focusing on the Fundamentals: A Simplistic Differentiation Between Qualitative and Quantitative Research,”… Read More
https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=129106232&site=eds-live&scope=site
Topic 5: Discovering Relationships and Building Models
Aug 22-28, 2022
Max Points:
288
Objectives:

Analyze a specified data set.
Describe how data influences epidemiological practices.
Evaluate data analyzed from research articles using different types of variables.
Assessments
Topic 5 DQ 1
Start Date

Aug 22, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 24, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
8
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Describe how epidemiological data influences changes in health practices. Provide an example and explain what data would be necessary to make a change in practice.

Topic 5 DQ 2
Start Date

Aug 22, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 26, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
8
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
Discuss ways your organization uses technology to gather patient and health care information, and how this information and data are used to direct patient care and outcomes.

Article Analysis and Evaluation of Research Ethics
Start Date

Aug 22, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 28, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
140
Rubric
View Rubric
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Traits
Requires Lopeswrite
Assessment Description
Search the GCU Library and find one new health care article that uses quantitative research. Do not use an article from a previous assignment, or that appears in the topic Resources or textbook.

Complete an article analysis and ethics evaluation of the research using the “Article Analysis and Evaluation of Research Ethics” template. See Chapter 5 of your textbook as needed, for assistance.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Summary and Descriptive Statistics
Start Date

Aug 22, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 28, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
100
Rubric
View Rubric
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
There is often the requirement to evaluate descriptive statistics for data within the organization or for health care information. Every year the National Cancer Institute collects and publishes data based on patient demographics. Understanding differences between the groups based upon the collected data often informs health care professionals towards research, treatment options, or patient education.

Using the data on the “National Cancer Institute Data” Excel spreadsheet, calculate the descriptive statistics indicated below for each of the Race/Ethnicity groups. Refer to your textbook and the topic Resources, as needed, for assistance in with creating Excel formulas.

Provide the following descriptive statistics:

Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, and Mode
Measures of Variation: Variance, Standard Deviation, and Range (a formula is not needed for Range).
Once the data is calculated, provide a 150-250 word analysis of the descriptive statistics on the spreadsheet. This should include differences and health outcomes between groups.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

Topic 5 Participation
Start Date

Aug 22, 2022, 12:00 AM

Due Date

Aug 28, 2022, 11:59 PM

Points
32
Status
Upcoming
Assessment Description
There is no description for this assessment.

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Resources
Ethical Challenges of Researchers in Qualitative Studies: The Necessity to Develop a Specific Guideline

Read “Ethical Challenges of Researchers in Qualitative Studies: The Necessity to Develop a Specific Guideline,” by Sanjari, Bahra… Read More
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4263394/
Excel for Windows Training

Review the “Excel for Windows Training” modules, located on the Microsoft Office website, and use them as resources for the Summa… Read More
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/excel-for-windows-training-9bc05390-e94c-46af-a5b3-d7c22f6990bb
Using Epidemiological Data to Guide Clinical Practice: Review of Studies on Cardiovascular Disease and Use of Combined Oral Contraceptives

Read “Using Epidemiological Data to Guide Clinical Practice: Review of Studies on Cardiovascular Disease and Use of Combined Oral Con… Read More
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC28503/
Secondary Data Analysis: Ethical Issues and Challenges

Read “Secondary Data Analysis: Ethical Issues and Challenges,” by Tripathy, from Iranian Journal of Public Health (2013)… Read More
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4441947/
Challenges in Conducting Qualitative Research in Health: A Conceptual Paper

Read “Challenges in Conducting Qualitative Research in Health: A Conceptual Paper,” by Khankeh, Ranjbar, Khorasani-Zavareh, Zargh… Read More
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4700679/
National Cancer Institute Data

Use the “National Cancer Institute Data” Excel spreadsheet to complete the Summary and Descriptive Statistics assignment.

HLT-362V-RS5-NationalCancerInstitutedata.xlsx
Ethics in Medical Research and Publication

Read “Ethics in Medical Research and Publication,” by Masic, Hodzic, and Mulic, from International Journal of Preventative Me… Read More
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4192767/
Chapter 2. Health Databases and Health Database Organizations: Uses, Benefits, and Concerns

Read “Chapter 2. Health Databases and Health Database Organizations: Uses, Benefits, and Concerns,” by Donaldson and Lohr, from t… Read More
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK236556/
What Are the Major Ethical Issues in Conducting Research? Is There a Conflict Between the Research Ethics and the Nature of Nursing?

Read “What Are the Major Ethical Issues in Conducting Research? Is There a Conflict Between the Research Ethics and the Nature of Nur… Read More
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Article Analysis and Evaluation of Research Ethics

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Applied Statistics for Health Care

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The Visual Learner: Statistics

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Participation Requirements
Participating in classroom discussion is paramount to the learning experience. Participating in the weekly discussions allows students and instructors to share experiences, investigate complicated subject matter, share expertise, and examine the content from new perspectives. The qualitative participation requirements are: Follow-up responses to classmates’ initial answers or responses that integrate course theories with a practical application of the subject, offering a personal observation or experience, or referencing real-world examples, current events, or presenting current research on the topic. Classroom interaction demonstrating deeper or broader thoughts beyond rephrasing what the textbook has presented on the topic. Responses encouraging further discussion and ongoing dialogue with other students and the instructor in the class. Asking additional, relevant questions about the week’s topic. Communications that are presented in a professional and supportive manner, and with respectful tone. Participation can be earned only by posting substantive, quality messages to fellow classmates and the instructor in the main forum of the classroom. Certain courses may have alternative participation requirements. Students are encouraged to review the course syllabus and consult with the faculty member prior to the course start.
The participation expectations in this class are:

Number of Required Substantive Posts Each Day: 2
Number of Required Days: 3
Course Grade Scale
Letter Grade
Percent Range
Point Range
A
93%-100%
930-1000
A-
90%-92.99%
900-929.99
B+
87%-89.99%
870-899.99
B
83%-86.99%
830-869.99
B-
80%-82.99%
800-829.99
C+
77%-79.99%
770-799.99
C
70%-76.99%
700-769.99
D
60%-69.99%
600-699.99
F
0%-59.99%
0-599.99