February 1, 2025

Statistical application and the interpretation of data is important in health care. Review the statistical concepts covered in this topic. Discuss the sign

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.

HLT-362Rubric-ApplicationofStatisticsinHealthCare.pdf

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