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How scientist use statistics Scientists rely on and use statistics to summarize, characterize, analyze, and compare data A statistical population Is a group of similar things that a scientist is interested in learning about Mean Is the number obtained by adding up the data for a given characteristic and dividing this sum by the number of individuals Distribution The relative arrangement of the members of a statistical population, and is usually shown in a graph ...

Two men argued over the final results of the football game. The first man didn't think his friend knew what he was talking about and spit at him; the spittle landed on his friend's shirt. What crime, if any, occurred? The first man has committed the crime of battery because he made contact even though he caused no harm. - Misd. A woman walked into the local bar and saw her boyfriend with another woman. She went to the table and hit him on the head. He fell off his barstool, struck h...

Statistics Can refer to numerical facts such as averages, medians, percent's, and index numbers that help us understand a variety of business and economic situations can also refer to the art and science of collecting analyzing and presenting interpreting data Data the facts and figures collected, analyzed, and summarized for presentation and interpretation Data Sets All the data collected in a particular study Elements The entities on which data are collected ...

Statistical Model A statistical model is a class of mathematical model, which embodies a set of assumptions concerning the generation of some sample data, and similar data from a larger population. A statistical model represents, often in considerably idealized form, the data-generating process. The assumptions embodied by a statistical model describe a set of probability distributions, some of which are assumed to adequately approximate the distribution from which a particular data set is s...

During which of the five steps in the nursing process does the nurse determine whether outcomes of care are achieved? 1. Implementation 2. Evaluation 3. Planning 4. Analysis 1. During the implementation step of the nursing process, outcomes are not determined, but rather planned nursing care is delivered. 2. Evaluation occurs when actual outcomes are compared with expected outcomes that reflect goal achievement. If the goal is achieved, the patient's needs are met. 3. During the planning...

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) **Authorized INCENTIVE PAYMENTS to specific types of hospitals & healthcare professionals for adopting & using interoperable Health Information Technology and EHR's. The purposes of this act include the following: (1) To preserve/create jobs and promote economic recovery. (2) To assist those most impacted by the recession. (3) To provide investments needed to increase economic efficiency by spurring technological advances in science and health. (4...

Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing Art - using yourself to advance health and wellbeing o your client. Science - Using theory and knowledge to advance wellness in the client. -Psychology -Environment Theory -Spirituality (Not religion) -Biological Theory -Sociocultural Theory Holism -Think genetics and susceptibility -Focus on WHOLE portion of the patient (Both strengths and weaknesses). Basics Mental health - The ability to adapt to stressors in an appropriate mann...

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has an allergy to sulfa, is taking valproic acid (Depakote) for a seizure disorder, and has been newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis. The client states, "I keep seeing commercials on TV for Celebrex and I want to try it and see if it will help my pain." Upon review of scientific evidence, the nurse should inform the client of which of the following? Celecoxib is contraindicated in clients with an allergy to sulfonamide. A nurse is working...

What are common business objectives? Profit Growth Survival Cash flow Social Ethical Objectives should be "SMART". What does this mean? They should be: Specific Measurable Agreed Realistic Time related What is a mission statement? A brief written statement about the purpose of a company or organisation What are corporate aims? Long term plans to fulfil the mission statement What are corporate objectives? Medium to long term quantifiable targets to a...

ACE's stands for what? Adverse Childhood Experiences Adverse Not helpful; harmful Abuse The physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another Toxic Stress the high levels of stress without support from adults to help mitigate the effects of that stress mitigate to make less severe or intense. resilience the ability to recover quickly from a setback or difficulty. Resilience (Protective) Factors -Optimistic attitude -...