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ANALYSIS OF QUANTITATIVE DATA

In order to provide meaningful results, research processes must be carefully selected and appropriate for the data being analyzed. Statistical programs such as SPSS are frequently utilized by researchers to conduct the analysis of large data sets. These data are organized to provide meaningful interpretation and often include descriptive statistics. Qualitative analysis is completed using content analysis, looking for patterns and themes that emerge from the data. Individual experiences described in interviews and focus groups are considered data and are often provided as examples to support the results in the study publication. Whether you will engage in either quantitative or qualitative research, it is likely that you will encounter both types of studies in the literature. As a nursing professional, being able to analyze and interpret both types of research designs will be important to affect nursing practice that promotes positive health outcomes in quality of care and patient safety.

For Assignment 1, you will conduct descriptive statistical analyses using quantitative data. For Assignment 2, you will conduct content coding to analyze qualitative data. Please review the Instructions: Quantitative Analysis Assignment and Instructions: Content Coding of Challenges of Staying in the Hospital in this week’s resources to review how to complete both parts of this Assignment. Note: Assignments 1 and 2 will not be accepted unless the required templates are used.

ASSIGNMENT 1: QUANTITATIVE ANALYSES

· Follow the step-by-step instructions provided in the Instructions: Quantitative Analysis Assignment document in this week’s resources on using the Excel program to conduct descriptive analyses of quantitative data.

· The Quantitative Data Excel Assignment spreadsheet that you will need is in the resources for this week.

· For this Assignment, you will need to describe the findings from your analyses and summarize what they tell you about these patients and the extent of the adverse events they experienced during their hospitalization. What additional information would you need to help develop a plan to decrease the occurrence of these events? Use the Summary Data Analysis Form in this week’s resources to complete your analysis.

RESOURCES: please see attached other uploaded documents.

Rubric

NURS_3150_Week_5_Assignment_1_Rubric

NURS_3150_Week_5_Assignment_1_Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletes accurate analysis of: mean age, percentage of patients fallen, percentage of patients reported catheter-associated urinary tract infections, percentage of patients reported medication errors, percentage of patients reported methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections when first admitted. 5 points for each analysis.

25 to >20.0 pts

Excellent

Provides 5 accurate analyses.

20 to >15.0 pts

Proficient

Provides 4 accurate analyses.

15 to >10.0 pts

Basic

Provides 3 accurate analyses.

10 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Provides 2 or less accurate analyses.

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummarizes findings of the analyses of patient safety events. Discusses possible additional information needed to decrease the occurrence of adverse patient safety events.

45 to >40.0 pts

Excellent

Student provided a fully developed summary of patient safety events and included possible additional information needed to decrease the occurrence of patient safety events.

40 to >35.0 pts

Proficient

Student provided a developed summary of patient safety events and included some possible additional information needed to decrease the occurrence of patient safety events.

35 to >31.0 pts

Basic

Student provided a minimally developed summary of patient safety events with limited possible additional information needed to decrease the occurrence of patient safety events.

31 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Student provided an under- developed summary of patient safety events with very limited or no discussion of possible additional information needed to decrease the occurrence of patient safety events.

45 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Clarity, Flow, and Organization

10 to >8.0 pts

Excellent

Content is free from spelling, punctuation, and grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates very well-formed sentence and paragraph structure. Content presented is completely clear, logical, and well-organized.

8 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Content contains minor spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates appropriate sentence and paragraph structure. Content presented is mostly clear, logical, and well-organized.

7 to >6.0 pts

Basic

Content contains moderate spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates adequate sentence and paragraph structure and may require some editing. Content presented is adequately clear, logical, and/or organized, but could benefit from additional editing/revision.

6 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Content contains significant spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing does not demonstrate adequate sentence and paragraph structure and requires additional editing/proofreading. Key sections of presented content lack clarity, logical flow, and/or organization.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Context, Audience, Purpose, and Tone

10 to >8.0 pts

Excellent

Content clearly demonstrates awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is highly professional, scholarly, and free from bias, and style is appropriate for the professional setting/workplace context.

8 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Content demonstrates satisfactory awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is adequately professional, scholarly, and/or free from bias, and style is consistent with the professional setting/workplace context.

7 to >6.0 pts

Basic

Content demonstrates basic awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is somewhat professional, scholarly, and/or free from bias, and style is mostly consistent with the professional setting/workplace context.

6 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Content minimally or does not demonstrate awareness of context, audience, and/or purpose. Writing is not reflective of professional/scholarly tone and/or is not free of bias. Style is inconsistent with the professional setting/workplace context and reflects the need for additional editing.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Attribution and Formatting: cover page, title of paper on second page, level headings, Times New Roman 12 font, 1" margins, and page numbers. APA References: Uses in-text citations appropriately and format correctly. Paraphrases to avoid plagiarizing the source.

10 to >8.0 pts

Excellent

Demonstrates fully developed APA formatting with no errors using the template provided.

8 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Demonstrates developed APA formatting with few formatting errors using the template provided.

7 to >6.0 pts

Basic

Demonstrates minimally developed APA formatting with several formatting errors using the template provided.

6 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Demonstrates limited APA formatting with multiple formatting errors or fails to use the template provided.

10 pts

Total Points: 100

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