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:
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 (attached) prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
750-1,000-words
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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