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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, including the following:Describe the application of statistics in health care. Specifically discuss its significance to safety, health promotion, and leadership.Provide an example of the application of statistics in health care by finding a journal article that illustrates its application to safety, health promotion, or leadership. Identify at least two statistical terms used within this article and provide definitions. Include the article on your reference page.Describe the importance of standardized health care data as it pertains to ensuring integrity of research data.In addition to your article, use two peer-reviewed, scholarly references other than those listed in the Topic 1 Resources. References should be published within the last 5-7 years.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines 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.
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WEEK ONE
Application of Statistics in Health Care
Simplified Guideline for Success
See Rubric for specific details
Feel free to use these as headings when writing your paper. This paper is three parts.
See “Other Elements for Success” at the end for other expectations.
Discussion of Statistical Applications to Improve Quality, Safety, Health Promotion, and Facilitate
Leadership
● Use specific research and examples of statistical tests or studies that improve quality.
○ Focus this on how statistics improve the QUALITY of health care.
● Use specific research and examples of statistical tests or studies that improve safety.
○ Focus this on how statistics improve the SAFETY of health care.
● Use specific research and examples of statistical tests or studies that relate to Health Promotion.
○ Focus this on how statistics are related to HEALTH PROMOTION.
● Use specific research and examples of statistical tests or studies that facilitate leadership.
○ Focus this on how statistics are related to facilitation of LEADERSHIP.
Example of Application of Statistics in Health Care (Safety, Health Promotion, or Leadership)
● Provide an example of the application of statistics in health care by finding a journal article that
illustrates its application to safety, health promotion, or leadership.
● Identify at least two statistical terms used within this article and provide definitions.
● How statistical data are obtained, used in day-to-day operations, or applied in decision making is
described in detail.
● The ability to understand and apply statistical data is clearly demonstrated.
● Include the article on your reference page.
Importance of standardized healthcare data as it pertains to ensuring integrity of research data.
● Tie everything back together by explaining the importance of data in health care and ensuring integrity
of research and data.
Other Elements for Success
● Must be between 750-1000 words. Anything over or under will result in a reduction.
● Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner.
● Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
● All format elements are correct (i.e. Expected word count, grammar, paragraph indentation,
double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font, etc)
● Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is
free of error. Please see GCU’s Writing Center for help with this.
● At least three peer-reviewed, scholarly references other than those listed in the Topic 1 Resources.
References should be published within the last 5-7 years.
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Application of Statistics in Health Care – Rubric
Application of Statistics in Health Care
33 points
Criteria Description
5. Target
33 points
Description of the application of statistics in health care and the significance to
safety, health promotion, and leadership is thorough and includes substantial
supporting details.
4. Acceptable
28.05 points
Description of the application of statistics in health care and the significance to
safety, health promotion, and leadership is complete and provides relevant
supporting details.
3. Approaching
24.75 points
Description of the application of statistics in health care and the significance to
safety, health promotion, and leadership is included but lacks relevant supporting
detail.
2. Insufficient
21.45 points
Description of the application of statistics in health care and the significance to
safety, health promotion, and leadership is incomplete or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Description of the application of statistics in health care and the significance to
safety, health promotion, and leadership is not included.
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Statistical Terms and Definitions
16.5 points
Criteria Description
5. Target
16.5 points
Description of the selected journal article includes two statistical terms and
provides a thorough definition for each term with substantial supporting details.
4. Acceptable
14.03 points
Description of the selected journal article includes two statistical terms and
provides a detailed definition for each term with relevant supporting details.
3. Approaching
12.38 points
Description of the selected journal article includes two statistical terms with a basic
definition for each term but lacks relevant supporting detail.
2. Insufficient
10.73 points
Description of the selected journal article includes one statistical term with an
incomplete or incorrect definition.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Description of the selected journal article does not include a statistical term with a
definition.
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Importance of Standardized Health Care Data and Integrity of Research
Data
Criteria Description
5. Target
27.5 points
Description of the importance of standardized health care data as it pertains to
ensuring integrity of research data is thorough and includes substantial supporting
details.
4. Acceptable
23.38 points
Description of the importance of standardized health care data as it pertains to
ensuring integrity of research data is complete and provides relevant supporting
details.
3. Approaching
20.63 points
Description of the importance of standardized health care data as it pertains to
ensuring integrity of research data is included but lacks relevant supporting detail.
2. Insufficient
17.88 points
Description of the importance of standardized health care data as it pertains to
ensuring integrity of research data is incomplete or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Description of the importance of standardized health care data as it pertains to
ensuring integrity of research data is not included.
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27.5 points
Thesis Development and Purpose
7.7 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target
7.7 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly
directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable
6.55 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the
appropriate audience is demonstrated.
3. Approaching
5.78 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally
weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
2. Insufficient
5.01 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little
awareness of the intended audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate
audience is evident.
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Development, Structure, and Conclusion
7.7 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves
from development.
5. Target
7.7 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression
of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the
development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable
6.55 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on
each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
3. Approaching
5.78 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic
and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient
5.01 points
Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the overall development of the purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
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Evidence
6.6 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers
other perspectives.
5. Target
6.6 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are
clearly considered.
4. Acceptable
5.61 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
3. Approaching
4.95 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or
integration of other perspectives is present.
2. Insufficient
4.29 points
Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is
superficial or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective of the writer.
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Mechanics of Writing
6.6 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target
6.6 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
5.61 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching
4.95 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient
4.29 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language
choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
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Format/Documentation
4.4 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;
documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target
4.4 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable
3.74 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching
3.3 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
2. Insufficient
2.86 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors
in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total 110 points
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