Statistical Practice: Student T-Test To best prepare for the upcoming assignments, you must understand how to perform and interpret paired several different t-tests. SPSS makes it relatively easy to perform parametric testing.   To add to your statistical programming skills and prepare you for the next unit, we will be using SPSS to solve the […]

Statistical Practice: Chi-square Testing For study results to be meaningful, it is important to ensure that there are no erroneous imbalances in the data that could lead the researcher to a false conclusion. A properly designed study should anticipate where such imbalances might occur and attempt to avoid them through careful planning. In this scenario, […]

SPSS Practice: Correlation Testing   To best prepare for the assignment in this unit, you must become familiar with some basic statistical skills related to correlation testing. Although there are several tests that you could choose from, such as Pearson, Spearman, Kendall, and Biserial, you will only need to understand the basic differences for two […]

SPSS Practice: Assumptions and Normality Preparation   For this discussion select one of the data sets we have been using in class. During this discussion you will assess the normality of the data set you chose.   Instructions   For this discussion, start by answering the following questions, based on your readings and research:   […]

Explaining the Impact of Sampling on Statistical Analysis   In preparation for this unit’s statistical analysis practice and the unit assignment, you will have an opportunity to explore some basic statistical concepts that involve the sample.   The Emotional Well-Being data set is based on a fictional study in which a researcher was interested in […]

INTEGRATING AND IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCE TO ADDRESS A HEALTH CARE CHALLENGE In addition to critically appraising research and the evidence it produces, one of the roles of a health care leader is to interpret research study results and determine the significance and potential impact the evidence may have in the EBP process.   Instructions   Write […]

CRITICALLY APPRAISING QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH Evidence-based practice involves finding the best research evidence to support an intervention, which is integrated with patient preferences and values and professional expertise, and then implemented. Once you have searched and found relevant and timely research studies, the next step is to evaluate the quality of their methods, design, […]

Mastering the First Step in EBP: PICO(T) Note: Remember to adhere to the requirements for initial discussion postings and responses addressed in the Discussions section of the Course Policies and Expectations presentation.   Click the Vila Health: PICO(T) Process media piece. For your initial post:   Share the PICO(T) question you wrote for the exercise, […]

The Ethics of Evidence Note: Remember to adhere to the requirements for initial discussion postings and responses addressed in the Discussions section of the Course Policies and Expectations presentation.   This discussion focuses on ethical issues and safeguards to prevent them in EBP, Quality Improvement (QI), and research.   For your initial post, reflect on […]

Reflections on Writing Last Week’s Assignment Note: Remember to adhere to the requirements for initial discussion postings and responses addressed in the Discussions section of the Course Policies and Expectations presentation.   Using the writing feedback that you received from Smarthinking and your instructor, share your reflections on the experience of writing the Unit 7 […]