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Statistics in Health Care

Statistical application and the interpretation of data is important in health care. Review the statistical concepts covered in this topic. Discuss the significance of statistical application in health care, including the following:

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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.

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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 (attached) prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

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American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education 

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 8.2.

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
27.5 points

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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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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