Week 1 Discussion: Basic Statistics Data Used in Everyday Life

Week 1 Discussion: Basic Statistics Data Used in Everyday Life
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
• 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)
Writing Requirements
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Grading
• MY PROFESSOR IS VERY PARTICULAR AND WANTS EVERY BULLET POINT IN THE RUBRIC ANWSERS. PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS SYSTEMATICALLY. SEE BELOW. THANK YOU
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric.
Discussion Grading Rubric_Gen Ed_ JAN21
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInitial Post Content 7 pts
Outstanding
Addresses ALL aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding ALL weekly concepts. 5 pts
Very Good
Addresses MOST aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of MOST of the weekly concepts. 3 pts
Competent
Address SOME aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of SOME of the weekly concepts. 0 pts
Poor
Minimally address the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).
7 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInitial Post Evidence & Sources 4 pts
Outstanding
Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings OR online lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source. Sources are credited. 3 pts
Very Good
Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings OR online lessons. Sources are credited. 2 pts
Competent
Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson. Sources are credited. 0 pts
Poor
Does not integrate any evidence.
4 p
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Communication 4 pts
Outstanding
Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 3 pts
Very Good
Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation). 2 pts
Competent
Presents information using understandable language
but is somewhat
disorganized (some
errors in English grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
punctuation). 0 pts
Poor
Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spellincixg, syntax, and/or punctuation).
4 pts

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