Statistics are vital bits of information that all researchers want to know, especially in healthcare. Healthcare organizations want the information so they can monitor their performance, determine areas of concern and see the overall picture of how the organization is doing.

Research SPARCS. List the data elements required by SPARCS. List the importance of the data collected in the medical record and how it could affect your statistical results. In your response, address at least one of the following topics:

How can the use of statistics identify an area that requires an improved process to be put in place?

What could the negative outcome be if data is not compiled correctly?

Do you think statistics can be manipulated to present a better picture?