NHS8070 Unit 1 Discussion Latest 2020 October

NHS8070 Evaluation and Interpretation of Data in Health Care

Unit 1 Discussion            

Identifying Variables in a Research Article

As a doctoral candidate who is preparing for the capstone project, you will be expected to carefully read and understand the methods sections of research articles. In this course we will slowly work our way through each of the parts of this section that are related to data analysis. In this unit, we will focus our attention on research study variables that make up a data set.

Often the authors of published peer-reviewed articles will not explicitly describe the statistical categories of the variables they are studying, but by the end of this unit, you should be able to deduce the role of the study variables by reading how they are described in context. In this discussion, you will have an opportunity to use this unit’s resources, along with your detective skills, to determine whether a variable is dependent or independent.

Instructions

For this discussion, readone of the peer-reviewed articles linked in Resources. Using this unit’s readings, media, and other resourcesas guidance, complete the following:

 

Identify and describe the dependent and independent variables in the study.

For the dependent variables, identify the level of measure (categorical, ordinal, interval, ratio) and justify your answer.

Locate and report on any Internet sources that you found to help you in understanding this exercise. Be sure to include each URL in your post.

Remember to refer to the guidelines in the Faculty Expectations message (FEM) as you prepare your post.

Response Guidelines

Read and respond to the posts of your peers according to the guidelines in the FEM. How do their reported variables compare to yours?

Learning Components

This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:

Identify the variables in a study or article.

Review basic math and statistics terminology including variables, and dependent versus independent variables.

Write about statistical concepts clearly, accurately, and professionally.

Cite sources appropriately, using APA formatting.

Resources

Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.

Quality Improvement Methodologies Increase Autologous Blood Product Administration.

Fall Prevention in a Swiss Acute Care Hospital Setting.

A Pilot Feasibility and Acceptability Study of Yoga/Meditation.