Capella HIM4630 2021 May Unit 1 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

HIM4630 Statistical Analysis for Health Information Management

Unit 1 Discussion

DQ1 Relevance of Statistics

This unit has emphasized that statistics are used in almost every aspect of our lives. Based on your readings, explain how relevant you think statistics are. Provide an example of how statistics may be applied or used in a common daily activity.

Your initial post should be at least 150 words and must include at least one in-text citation and its related reference, both following APA style.

DQ2 Understanding Statistics

Using statistics in the health care industry requires a foundational understanding of the statistics and their users. In this discussion, you will apply your understanding of statistics to solve a problem faced by a data analyst in a health care setting.

Imagine that you are a new data analyst. You have replaced analysts who did not organize their office or resources, nor did they leave any written notes or procedures. Nevertheless, you must discover each employee's productivity and accuracy rates. Explain how you would collect data and calculate statistics and rates to ensure that each employee meets productivity and quality standards.

Your initial post should be at least 150 words and must include at least one in-text citation and its related reference, both following APA style.