As a current or future health care administration leader, how will you decide which statistical test is most appropriate for the goal of monitoring, tracking, or overseeing operations in your health services organization?

Each statistical test is dependent on a given set of research parameters and expectations. As you have examined throughout this course, understanding why and when to use each statistical test is necessary in conducting the tests for process control and comparison. Thus, chi-square tests are useful for table data, ANOVA for a single quantitative dependent variable and categorical independent variables, and ANOM for analysis of mean differences. Regression modeling is useful for determining the influence of independent variables on a quantitative dependent variable.

• Using SPSS and Microsoft Word, complete problems 1 through 10. in ross textbook

PROBLEMS 1. End Result Hospital has implemented a program to reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers. The table below shows the number of pressure ulcers observed before and after the program was implemented. Was the program successful? Pressure Ulcer No Pressure Uker Total Preimplementation 11 89 100 .. . .. Postimplementation 3 97 100 . . .. .. . Total 14 186 200 2. A second hospital has implemented the same pressure ulcer reduction program as End Result Hospital and observed the following results. Compare the two outcomes. If there are differences, what factors could explain the differences? Pressure Ulcer No Pressure Ulcer Total Preimplementation 8 92 100 Postimplementation 94 100 Total 14 186 200 3. End Result Hospital is examining the effect of high- and low-intensity rehabilitation for hip replacement patients. Patient mobility postreplacement is based on patient self-reports and is categorized as improved, no change, or diminished. High-intensity rehabilitation is a Scanned by CamScanner