HLT 362V Applied Statistics for Health Care Professionals – Grand Canyon

HLT 362V Week 1 Discussion Question 1:

How could graphics and/or statistics be used to misrepresent data? Where have you seen this done?

HLT 362V Week 1 Discussion Question 2:

What are the characteristics of a population for which a mean/median/mode would be appropriate? Inappropriate?

HLT 362V Week 2 Discussion Question 1:

Explain the importance of random sampling. What problems/limitations could prevent a truly random sampling and how can they be prevented?

HLT 362V Week 2 Discussion Question 2:

How large would your population have to be for a sample to be appropriate (i.e., rather than measuring the whole population)?

HLT 362V Week 3 Discussion Question 1:

Suppose you hear an “old-timer” say, “Why, in my day, kids were much more respectful and didn’t cause as much trouble as they do nowadays!” Formulate a hypothesis related to this statement that you could test. How would you test it?

HLT 362V Week 3 Discussion Question 2:

Researchers routinely choose an α-level of 0.05 for testing their hypotheses. What are some experiments for which you might want a lower α -level (e.g. 0.01)? What are some situations in which you might accept a higher level (e.g. 0.1)?

HLT 362V Week 4 Discussion Question 1:

If the result of an ANOVA experiment was “not significant”, was the experiment a failure? Provide reasoning and examples (real or hypothetical) to support your argument.

HLT 362V Week 4 Discussion Question 2:

What is an interaction? Describe an example; what are the variables within your population (work, social, academic, etc.) for which you might expect interactions?

HLT’362V Week 5 Discussion Question 1:

Now that you are familiar with the basic concepts of statistics, what are some examples of when you have seen or heard statistics used inappropriately?

HLT.362V Week 5 Discussion Question 2:

What is an example in the world around you for which you would use a Chi-square analysis?

This assignment will assess the following competencies:

3. Explore substantive differences between the accreditation standards embraced by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the Joint Commission International (JCI).

4. Evaluate international nonprofit and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) that identify, educate, and intervene in global health care.
Directions: Select and research a non-profit or a non-governmental organization that provides international health assistance. In a 1250-1500 word paper (words included on the title page and reference section do not count towards this length requirement), address the following:
• Identify the sponsor of the agency

• Evaluate the services the agency provides

• Discuss the countries this organization has served and the impact this organization has had on the health of the citizens of these countries

• Explore how organizations such as the one you selected intervene in global health concerns such as epidemics or natural disasters.

• Discuss how the JCAHO and JCI might impact the actions of these agencies