Data Analysis

    • Choose a research study, QI article, or EBP DNP project and interpret at least one continuous demographic variable and one categorical variable. • Differentiate between comparisons made using descriptive statistics (e.g., the mean and standard deviation) and comparisons based on inferential statistics (e.g., a t test). • Compare and contrast the sample sizes used in the research study, the QI project, and the DNP project in terms of type 1 and type 2 errors. • Explain the SIR rate, how it is developed, and how organizations use it. • Using the same articles, pick one and differentiate between one descriptive and one inferential statistic used in any one of the three studies/projects. Health Policy • Describe the nursing values and professional ethics related to the advocacy priority for Access to care, health inequities, and cultural competency for the Hispanic and latino community. • Why do our nursing values and ethics demand it be on the agenda? • Compare the role of law, ethics, or politics on Access to care, health inequities, and cultural competency in the Hispanic/Latino community • Consider which area (law, ethics, or politics) has the most impact on the area.