Week 1 Discussion: Basic Statistics Data Used in Everyday Life
Two Variables: Pulse Oximetry And Age Of The Newborn
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
OpenStax Textbook: Chapter 1
Lesson 1 Reading
Minimum of 1 scholarly source
In your reference for this assignment, be sure to include both your text/class materials AND your outside
reading(s).
Initial Post Instructions
1. Present two different types of data, or variables, used in the health field. Examples could be blood
pressure, temperature, pH, pain rating scales, pulse oximetry, % hematocrit, minute respiration,
gender, age, ethnicity, etc.
2. Classify each of your variables as qualitative or quantitative and explain why they fall into the
category that you chose.
3. Also, classify each of the variables as to their level of measurement--nominal, ordinal, interval or
ratio—and justify your classifications.
4. Which type of sampling could you use to gather your data? (stratified, cluster, systematic, and
convenience sampling)
Two Variables: Pulse Oximetry And Age Of The Newborn
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
OpenStax Textbook: Chapter 1
Lesson 1 Reading
Minimum of 1 scholarly source
In your reference for this assignment, be sure to include both your text/class materials AND your outside
reading(s).
Initial Post Instructions
1. Present two different types of data, or variables, used in the health field. Examples could be blood
pressure, temperature, pH, pain rating scales, pulse oximetry, % hematocrit, minute respiration,
gender, age, ethnicity, etc.
2. Classify each of your variables as qualitative or quantitative and explain why they fall into the
category that you chose.
3. Also, classify each of the variables as to their level of measurement--nominal, ordinal, interval or
ratio—and justify your classifications.
4. Which type of sampling could you use to gather your data? (stratified, cluster, systematic, and
convenience sampling)
