Week 2 Paper: Uses of Statistical Information Lynda Gruenewald-Schmitz HCS/438 June 17‚ 2013 Amber Krasny Uses of Statistical Information According to Bennett‚ Briggs & Triola (2009)‚ descriptive statistics transforms data into a picture of information that is readily understandable using measures such as mean‚ median‚ mode‚ variation and standard deviation. Inferential statistics help researchers decide whether their outcomes are a result of factors planned within design of the study
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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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Criminal Recidivism Angie Simpson University of Phoenix HCS 438 Statistical Applications April 13‚ 2013 Amber Krasney Criminal Recidivism Prisons today are overcrowded and are a growing problem in today’s society. “In 2008‚ the Pew Center on the States reported that incarceration levels had risen to a point where one in 100 American adults was behind bars. A second Pew study‚ the following year‚ added another disturbing dimension to the picture‚ revealing that one in 31 adults in the United
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Uses of Statistics HCS/438 August 2‚ 2011 Mike Janson Uses of Statistics The use of statistics has been proven to assist the understanding of information‚ data‚ in many ways. Statistical information is not just collected‚ but it is also organized and quantified‚ providing a clearer picture for further study. This writer will explain how statistics are used in my personal workplace‚ and describe aspects of the statistics used. Statistics in Personal Workplace My personal workplace is what
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Team Paper Scenario HCS/438 Johnell Ellis Team Paper Scenario One must realize the importance of statistical procedures. Moreover‚ one must not underestimate the use of statistics in healthcare. The purpose of this paper is to analyze a study done on flu shots. Another purpose is to identify the goal of the study. In addition‚ we will discuss how raw data and sample statistics were used in the study. Last‚ we will identify the range of values likely to contain the population parameter
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References: Bennett‚ J.‚ Briggs‚ W.‚ & Triola‚ M. (2003). Statistical Reasoning for EverydayLife‚ Second Edition. Upper Saddle River‚ NJ: Addison Wesley. RetrievedDecember 5‚ 2007‚ from University of Phoenix rEsource HCS 438. Runk‚ D. (2007‚ December 24). Parents don ’t realize their kids are fat. MercuryNews (San Jose). Retrieved December 28‚ 2007‚ fromhttp://www.mercurynews.com/healthandscience/ci_7799918?nclick_check=1. Vieweg‚ V.‚ Johnston‚ Fernandez‚ A.‚ & Pandurangi
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Analysis of Newspaper Research Paper Joy A. Lawrence HCS 438 version3 October 17‚ 2011 Terri K. Peters‚ RN‚ MSN CCRP Analysis of Newspaper Research Paper Research used to develop the science and discipline of health care. Nurses must learn how to read‚ interpret‚ and analyze research studies and report. Learning this skill is important before applying research to practice. The chosen article “women on birth control date bedroom “duds” study suggest” used to interpret the statistical significance
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LEARNING TEAM CHARTER – TEAM “C” |Course Title |HCS/438 STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | Team Members/Contact Information |Name | |Phone
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Uses of Statistical Information Paper Agnes Muta HCS/438 December 11‚ 2012 Statistical Applications Uses of Statistical Information Paper According to Bennett‚ Briggs‚ & Triola‚ (2009) “Statistics is the science of collecting‚ organizing and interpreting data.” (p. 2). The purpose of statistics in healthcare is to help integrate management and health care activities. This paper will discuss the use of statistics in health care especially in skilled and Long-term care where the nurse works
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House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee Are biofuels sustainable? First Report of Session 2007–08 Volume I HC 76-I House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee Are biofuels sustainable? First Report of Session 2007–08 Volume I Report‚ together with formal minutes Ordered by The House of Commons to be printed 15 January 2008 HC 76-I Published on 21 January 2008 by authority of the House of Commons London: The Stationery Office Limited £11.00 The Environmental Audit
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