Article analysis and Summary Descriptive Statistics
Search the GCU Library and find one new health care article that uses quantitative research. Do not use an article from a previous assignment, or that appears in the Topic Materials or textbook.
Complete an article analysis and ethics evaluation of the research using the “Article Analysis and Evaluation of Research Ethics” template. See Chapter 5 of your textbook as needed, for assistance.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
Summary and Descriptive Statistics
There is often the requirement to evaluate descriptive statistics for data within the organization or for health care information. Every year the National Cancer Institute collects and publishes data based on patient demographics. Understanding differences between the groups based upon the collected data often informs health care professionals towards research, treatment options, or patient education.
Using the data on the “National Cancer Institute Data” Excel spreadsheet, calculate the descriptive statistics indicated below for each of the Race/Ethnicity groups. Refer to your textbook and the Topic Materials, as needed, for assistance in with creating Excel formulas.
Provide the following descriptive statistics:
- Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, and Mode
- Measures of Variation: Variance, Standard Deviation, and Range (a formula is not needed for Range).
- Once the data is calculated, provide a 150-250 word analysis of the descriptive statistics on the spreadsheet. This should include differences and health outcomes between groups.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite
Article Analysis and Evaluation of Research Ethics
| Article Citation and Permalink
(APA format) |
Article 1 |
| Point | Description |
| Broad Topic Area/Title | |
| Problem Statement
(What is the problem research is addressing?) |
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| Purpose Statement
(What is the purpose of the study?) |
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| Research Questions
(What questions does the research seek to answer?) |
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| Define Hypothesis
(Or state the correct hypothesis based upon variables used) |
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| Identify Dependent and Independent Variables and Type of Data for the Variables | |
| Population of Interest for Study | |
| Sample | |
| Sampling Method | |
| Identify Data Collection
Identify how data were collected |
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| Summarize Data Collection Approach | |
| Discuss Data Analysis
Include what types of statistical tests were used for the variables. |
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| Summarize Results of Study | |
| Summary of Assumptions and Limitations
Identify the assumptions and limitations from the article. Report other potential assumptions and limitations of your review not listed by the author. |
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Ethical Considerations
Evaluate the article and identify potential ethical considerations that may have occurred when sampling, collecting data, analyzing data, or publishing results. Summarize your findings below in 250-500 words. Provide rationale and support for your evaluation.
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