Using Statistical Information University of Phoenix Using Statistical Information Statistics have become critical to the operation of any medical facility. At Samaritan Medical Center (SMC)‚ we routinely look at data to guide our workflow‚ staffing and patient satisfaction. One of the most commonly referenced statistical databases used at our facility is Press Ganey. Press Ganey utilizes a mailed survey to a random selection of discharged patients to gauge the quality of care given to
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SD Standard Scores Zscores-table of standard z scores Tdistributions-test to see if variable A = variable B interval/ratio data/normal curve either they = each other or they do not-Mean of A/ Mean of B 2 tailed test is easier but yields less information than 1 tail Explanatory variable-explaining variable Week 3 Quiz Chapters 4‚ 5‚ 6 Study Reading from Week 2 Standard Deviation convert to percentages Normal Distribution? Rule for normal distribution. (MEMORIZE) Chapter 5 Normal distribution
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HCS/438 DQ’s Week 1: DQ1: What are the differences between descriptive and inferential statistics? According to Bennett (2009)‚ the biggest difference between descriptive and inferential statistics is that descriptive statistics "deals with describing raw data in the form of graphics and sample of statistics" and inferential statistics "deals with estimating population parameters from sample data." This means that inferential statistics would be an estimate because the data would be estimated
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University of Phoenix HCS/438 (Statistical Applications ) Quiz#2 - 2-25-2012 - Esmaail Nikjeh Name: ________________________ True or False Questions; Please select the correct answer. (1 points each) T F 1. The probability that X takes on a value that is between 3 and inclusive of 4 can be written as P(3 < X ( 4). T F 2. P(X > x ) + P(X < x) + P(X = x) = 1. T F 3. If P(X > x) = 0.34 and P(X = x) = 0.10‚ then P(X ( x) = 0.56. T F 4- Using the classical viewpoint‚ the probability
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Statistical Information HCS/438 April 15‚ 2013 University of Phoenix Statistical Information Statistical information is gathered in a multiple ways. Information is received and compiled into reports to be translated into a simpler more understandable form. The purpose of this paper is to Identify the types of statistical data collected in a workplace setting‚ including the information is collected‚ and to discuss the advantages of accurate interpretation of data. When explaining statistics
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Statistical Information Thomas Porter HCS-438 February 21‚ 2011 Jeanette May Statistical Information In choosing caregiver statistics‚ it is with the intent to familiarize and inform about the staggering numbers of those who are informal or unpaid caregivers on a national level. With baby boomers turning of age‚ it appears that the need for care givers will increase with those turning of age. “Informal caregiver and family caregiver are terms that refer to unpaid individuals such as family
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Uses of Statistical Information Jean Matsche University of Phoenix Statistical Applications Tammy Czarnecki October 5‚ 2007 Uses of Statistical Information The expansion of the responsibilities of nurses‚ the nursing shortage‚ and increasing specialization make it more important than ever that nursing practice be evidence-based (Understanding Nursing Research‚ 2007). This expectation has made it evident that clinical nurses acquire skills in reading and evaluating the results of statistical
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Use of Statistical Information Statistics‚ as defined by Bennett‚ Briggs and Triola (2003) "is the science that helps us understand how to collect‚ organize and interpret numbers or other information (data) about some topic‚" (pg. 2). Statistics is an essential component in the ultimate delivery of health care. Health care professionals no longer live in the mindset where procedures are done simply because they have always been done that way; rather the current trend is leaning towards evidence-based
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Unit 1 Problem Set 1: Using Statistical Thinking and Summarizing Data 1. (Page 11 #26) – a. Yes b. Yes‚ because there is about a 1 chance in 1000 of getting the types of success rates generated through the study. c. Yes‚ because a 92% success rate is a much better result than a 72% success rate. d. Yes‚ after the study has been conducted numerous times to have validity. 2. (Page 17 #30) – a. The sample are the 1012 randomly surveyed adults. b. The population is that of all adults.
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Audit Sampling Using Statistical Methods Presented By: Abhishek Agrawal AUDIT SAMPLING • Application of an audit procedure to less than 100% of the items in a population – Account balance – Class of transactions • Examination “on a test basis” • Key: Sample is intended to be representative of the population. APIPA 2009 2 SAMPLING RISK • Possibility that the sample is NOT representative of the population • As a result‚ auditor will reach WRONG conclusion • Decision errors – Type
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