Stats Notes Week Two Describing Data Mean-average (takes every value into account- Sum of all Values/total number of values=mean Median-what data is in the middle (exact middle value)? Mode-what value occurs most frequently in the data? Interval and Ratio Data Nominal Ordinal Interval-best data Ratio-best data Measures of Variation Outlier-high-end/low-end Interpret the measures of central tendency-mean‚ median‚ mode Measures of variability-range‚ standard deviation (SD) =square root
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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 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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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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Communicating with Electronic Medical Records Katrina Mabone HCS/490 May 23‚ 2013 Kendrick Brown Communication is the key to relating in all environments. When communication lines are broken‚ it makes take in jobs and personal relationship suffer. In medical environment communication is key in running hospital‚ nursing home and community care providers. With technology our communication has advanced because now we have electronic medical records. Electronic medical records are a
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Leadership Style Faye D. Baker HCS/475 – Leadership and Performance Development December 16‚ 2013 Shawn Matheson‚ MBA‚ LNHA‚ FACHA Leadership Style Transformational leadership is particularly important in the health care industry in today’s modern world because of past reputations. Some time ago the health care industry went through negative change. The health care industry was known as uncaring and cold toward patients. Transformational leadership
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Reporting Practices and Ethics HCS/405 Reporting Practices and Ethics A major aspect of health care organization operation is that of financial management. Financial management of health care organizations incorporates ethical standards and proper reporting practices. Financial practices and ethical finance concerns are important to the success of any organization‚ particularly within the health care industry. The four elements of financial management‚ generally accepted accounting
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University of Phoenix Material Overview of Risk Management and Quality Management in Health Care Worksheet The purpose of this assignment is to gain a broad perspective of risk management and quality management as applicable to all health care organizations‚ rather than focusing on a specific segment of the health care industry. Conduct research to provide you with an introduction to the health care disciplines of risk management and quality management and their roles in and
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Regulatory Agency Jennifer Mendoza HCS 430 May 6‚ 2012 Brenda Young Regulatory Agency The health care industry has to have a good leadership foundation to carry out rules‚ regulations‚ and procedures. It is important for the success of any organization. In a healthcare organization‚ good leadership is more than just important; it is significant to the organization’s success. The Joint Commission is an organization which requires that the health
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