Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life
Thinking of the many variables tracked by hospitals and doctors’ offices, confidence intervals could be created for many of them. What variable might be most helpful in your work to be able to create an interval that captures the true value of patients with 95% confidence? What would limit the ability to create such an interval?
– Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.
– Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings** ORonline lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source.*** Sources are credited.*
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Reference
Bennett, J. O. (2018). Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life, 5th Edition. [Vitalsource]. Retrieved from https://online.vitalsource.com /#/books /9780 1346 79259/
Institute of Healthcare Improvement (2018) Office Visit Cycle Time retrieved from http://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/Measures/OfficeVisitCycleTime.aspx