Assignment #3: Quantitative Analysis Part 2 (16.5% of the grade)
For this assignment, students will be given data from a quantitative analysis (embedded below) and will be asked to analyze it using Excel or Survey Monkey or any other software (your choice). This is an individual project.
Minnesota Healthcare Database.xlsx
Medicare National Data by County
MN Hospital Report Data by Care Unit FY2013
MN HCCIS Imaging Procedures 2013
MEPS Dental Files
MEPS Impatient Stay Database
Step #1: Decide on the constant(s) you will use for this analysis and state it (them). Explain your choice.
Step #2: Analyze the data, state your conclusions and support your conclusions
Rubric Name: Assignment #3 Rubric
Introduction
Introduction: include the problem or topic being investigated (Maximum 1-2 paragraphs)
Criteria
Description of quantitative method (Include a few sentences to describe this method(s). Justify why you utilized this statistical method for your study).
Analysis of the data (Discuss your results and include a separate sheet that shows your quantitative results in tabular or graphical form)
Explain how the results could lead to the intended or an un-intended improvement in health care delivery and support your answer. If you believe that the study would not lead to any improvement, state this and explain why
Conclusions
Describe how your research can inform a health services management issue
Writes clearly, concisely, and with few errors. APA format is followed. Citations are used. Clearly presents material graphically. Easy to understand.
Data description includes:
-sampling frame ( describe the data set)
-indicate the variables of interest and justify the choices. Report the variables table
Solution: HMGT400 Assignment 3