Statistical application and the interpretation of data is important in health care. Review the statistical concepts covered in this topic. In a 750-1,000-word paper, discuss the significance of statistical application in health care, including the following:
- Describe the application of statistics in health care. Specifically discuss its significance to safety, health promotion, and leadership.
- Provide an example of the application of statistics in health care by finding a journal article that illustrates its application to safety, health promotion, or leadership. Identify at least two statistical terms used within this article and provide definitions. Include the article on your reference page.
- Describe the importance of standardized health care data as it pertains to ensuring integrity of research data.
In addition to your article, use two peer-reviewed, scholarly references other than those listed in the Topic 1 Resources. References should be published within the last 5-7 years.
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 8.2.