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MBA, Ph.D in Management
Harvard university
Feb-1997 - Aug-2003
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Strayer University
Jan-2007 - Present
Messina et al. Article Statistical assessment assignment
Write a paper of 1,000-1,250 words regarding the statistical significance of outcomes as
presented in the Messina et al. article, "The Relationship Between Patient Satisfaction and
Inpatient Admissions Across Teaching and Nonteaching Hospitals."
Assess the appropriateness of the statistics used by referring to the chart presented in Lecture 4
and the "Statistical Assessment" resource.
Discuss the value of statistical significance vs. pragmatic usefulness.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to
become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Statistical Assessment
Use the chart in the Module 4 lecture to complete the table below to assess the appropriateness of the
statistics used, and determine the statistical significance of outcomes in Messina’s, et al., article “The
Relationship Between Patient Satisfaction and Inpatient Admissions Across Teaching and Nonteaching
Hospitals” .
Statistic Statistical Significance: Data type Sample Size Research Question The chart from the Module 4 Readings:
Statistic
Data Type
Mean and Standard
Interval or ratio
Deviation
Frequency
Nominal-Ratio
Distribution
Chi-Square
Nominal-Ordinal Sample Size
>2
>2
>4 Correlation
Coefficient Interval-Ratio >4 t-Test Interval-Ratio <30 ANOVA (Analysis of
Variance) Interval-Ratio >30 Regression Analysis Interval-Ratio >30 Refer to the Module 4 Readings for explanation of the chart. Research Question
What does the data set
look like?
What does the data set
look like?
Is the variance of one
variable equal to or
different from another
variable
What is the
relationship between
two variables?
Is there a significant
difference between
two groups? May be
intrinsic or may be
experimental
Is there a significant
difference between 2
or more groups?
How much of the
change in the
dependent variable is
predicted by the
independent variable
or variables?
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