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HLT 362 V GCU QUIZ 1

HLT 362 V GCU QUIZ 1

HLT 362 V GCU QUIZ 1

1. If a study is comparing number of falls by age, age is considered what type of variable? o Interval o Ordinal o Ratio o Nominal o 2. Validity is: o A data item, such as characteristics, numbers, properties, or quantities that can be measured or counted. o The extent to which an idea or measurement is well-founded and an accurate representation of the real world. o A measurement level with equal distances between the points and a zero-starting point. o...

HLT 362 Week 1 Quiz| VERIFIED SOLUTION If a study is comparing number of falls by age, age is considered what type of variable? Interval Ordinal Ratio Nominal Validity is: A data item, such as characteristics, numbers, properties, or quantities, that can be measured or counted. The extent to which an idea or measurement is well-founded and an accurate representation of the real world. A measurement level with equal distances between the points and a zero-start...

HLT 362 Week 1 Quiz| VERIFIED SOLUTION 1. If a study is comparing a number of falls by age, age is considered what type of variable? Interval Ordinal Ratio Nominal 2. Validity is: A data item, such as characteristics, numbers, properties, or quantities, that can be measured or counted. The extent to which an idea or measurement is well-founded and an accurate representation of the real world. A measurement level with equal distances between the points and a...

HLT 362 Week 1 Quiz| VERIFIED SOLUTION 1. If a study is comparing a number of falls by age, age is considered what type of variable? Interval Ordinal Ratio Nominal 2. Validity is: A data item, such as characteristics, numbers, properties, or quantities, that can be measured or counted. The extent to which an idea or measurement is well-founded and an accurate representation of the real world.

HLT 362 V GCU QUIZ 1

HLT 362V Topic 1 Discussion 1 Discuss the historical application of statistics in the field of health care. Describe an example, other than Florence Nightingale’s contributions, where statistical application has greatly influenced or changed health care operations or practice. Answer Health Statistics provide information for understanding, monitoring, improving and planning the use of resources to improve the lives of people, provide services and promot...