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Identifying and Inputting Variables

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Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
C4.SP.A: Apply leadership skills, decision making, and the use of technology to inform evidence-based research practice to develop, implement, evaluate, and communicate interventions across the specialization of advanced generalist practice settings.

1: Devise accurate datasets.
3: Describe and report the statistical method or test outcomes using the appropriate statistical method or test.
C4.SP.B: Apply leadership skills, decision making, and the use of technology to inform program evaluation to develop, implement, evaluate, and communicate interventions across the specialization of advanced generalist practice settings. ​
Related Assignment Criteria:
2: Enter appropriate statistical data that assists in program evaluation.
4: Apply critical thinking in verbal and written communication through the use of leadership and technology.
Assignment Scenario
You are overseeing a mentoring program for youth who have been identified as being at risk and you want to complete a program evaluation to measure the impact on youth who participate. You also want to consider whether variables such as sex and race/ethnicity factor into the results.

In the Unit 2 Dataset 1 given in the resources, find baseline data for the youth who have entered the program. From this data, identify all of the variables represented and input the data into an Excel file. Save the file as a “comma separated values” (.csv) file and open this .csv file in JASP. Make sure to modify the data types of each variable to the correct scale of measurement (nominal, ordinal, or scale).

Refer to the JASP Tutorial Video: Modifying Data Types (Nominal, Ordinal Scale), given in the resources.

Save your .jasp file and upload it for grading.

Note that you are not completing any analysis at this point in time. You are simply practicing entering data in Excel and saving it in a format that is then opened in JASP. You need to demonstrate the ability to identify the correct level of measurement for each variable.

Resources
Identifying and Inputting Variables Scoring Guide.
JASP Tutorial Video: Adjusting Data Types (Nominal, Ordinal, Scale) [Video].
Unit 2 Dataset 1 [DOCX].
Unit 2 Dataset 1

The Sunville Youth Services Organization developed a mentoring program for youth, ages 15–19, currently enrolled in high school and at risk of dropping out of school. The program manager believes that giving the youth a mentor will influence the youth’s grades, attendance, self-esteem, and behavior at home. Therefore, the program manager is collecting data to track outcomes associated with this program.

Prior to entering the mentoring program, the following data were collected about the youth participants:

• Current number of high school credits and whether the youth is on track to graduate (22 credits is required to graduate).• Current grade point average (GPA) on a 4-point scale.• A self-esteem measurement completed by the youth. This scale ranged from 1–30, with 30 indicating a high level of self-esteem.• Attendance records from school that represent the average number of days the youth missed each week over the past 30 school days.• A parent report on the youth’s behavior. The measurement asks: “How would you rate your child’s behavior on a scale of 1–10? 10 indicates the child is cooperative all of the time and 1 indicates that the child rarely is cooperative with the household rules.”

Data:

1. Maribel is a 15-year-old Hispanic female. She currently has two high school credits and is not on track for graduation. Her current GPA is 1.5. When she completed the self-esteem measurement, she scored a “17.” Attendance records indicate she misses an average of 1.4 days of school each week. Her mother reported a score of “3” on the parent report.2. Luisa is a 17-year-old Hispanic female. She currently has six high school credits and is not on track for graduation. Her current GPA is 1.7. When she completed the self-esteem measurement, she scored a “10.” Attendance records indicate she misses an average of 3 days of school each week. Her mother reported a score of “2” on the parent report.3. Susan is a 15-year-old White female. She currently has six high school credits and is on track for graduation. Her current GPA is 2.4. When she completed the self-esteem measurement, she scored a “9.” Attendance records indicate she misses an average of 0.5 days of school each week. Her mother reported a score of “8” on the parent report.4. Keisha is a 16-year-old African-American female. She currently has 1.5 high school credits and is not on track for graduation. Her current GPA is 0.9. When she completed the self-esteem measurement, she scored a “21.” Attendance records indicate she misses an average of 3.2 days of school each week. Her mother reported a score of “1” on the parent report.5. Jose is a 15-year-old Hispanic male. He currently has three high school credits and is not on track for graduation. His current GPA is 1.7. When he completed the self-esteem measurement, he scored a “15.” Attendance records indicate he misses an average of 1.4 days of school each week. His mother reported a score of “3” on the parent report.6. Rico is a 17-year-old Hispanic male. He currently has 15 high school credits and is on track for graduation. His current GPA is 2.5. When he completed the self-esteem measurement, he scored a “10.” Attendance records indicate he misses an average of 1 day of school each week. His mother reported a score of “7” on the parent report.7. Darnell is a 15-year-old African-American male. He currently has seven high school credits and is on track for graduation. His current GPA is 2.7. When he completed the self-esteem measurement, he scored a “9.” Attendance records indicate he misses an average of 0.5 days of school each week. His mother reported a score of “8” on the parent report.8. John is a 16-year-old White male. He currently has 1.5 high school credits and is not on track for graduation. His current GPA is .9. When he completed the self-esteem measurement, she scored a “25.” Attendance records indicate he misses an average of 4.3 days of school each week. His mother reported a score of “1” on the parent report.

Preliminary Investigation Report

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use industry-standard methodologies for analyzing a business situation, initiating a project, and determining various aspects of feasibility of an IT project. This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcomes to enable you to:

• plan, build, and maintain systems that meet organizational strategic goals by demonstrating the use of enterprise architecture and applying enterprise governance principles and practices
• effectively communicate with stakeholders to determine, manage, and document business requirements throughout the SDLC

 

The results of your systems analysis and design work in this class will be documented in a Final System Report. The purpose of the Report is to inform management of your system proposal and gain approval to proceed with the project. The Report will be developed and submitted in stages, which will be compiled at the end of class into the Final System Report. Review the outline of the Final System Report in the Stage 4 Assignment description. Note that it contains the analysis of the problem(s) and requirements, and proposes what kind of a system solution is needed. It does not propose a specific solution, but it does recommend why and how the organization should acquire the solution.

The first step in the analysis process is to create a Preliminary Investigation Report (PIR). The PIR documents the system planning phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). During the planning phase, the opportunities presented or problem(s) to be solved with an information technology system are identified, investigation into the current situation occurs, and various feasibility aspects of implementing a system are analyzed. This results in a recommendation for further action with estimated costs and schedule, and a list of benefits. Once it is completed and approved, the PIR becomes the major source document for use to begin the systems analysis phase.

To start, read the case study carefully. The case study tells you that the executives at Precision Electronics Parts, Inc., have identified a need to replace the current customer billing and payment system and re-engineer the associated processes. As you review the case study, list the most important relevant business problems and identify the information presented that you will need to complete the sections of the Preliminary Investigation Report shown below. All of the information you need to complete the projects in this class is not provided in the case study. In the discussion area of the classroom, there is a discussion titled “Case Study Interview Questions” where you can pose questions about the case study, as if you were interviewing the people in the case study organization. Any information that you need that is not included in the case study should be asked about in this discussion. Responses from the faculty member on behalf of the case study organization will be available for everyone in the class.

Using the case study and the outline and resources listed below, develop your Preliminary Investigation Report. Approximate lengths for each section are provided as a guideline; be sure to provide all pertinent information. References in brackets are to the two e-textbooks (by authors Jawahar and Conger) used in this class and the page on which the explanatory information begins.

I. Introduction (1 paragraph)
a. Brief statement of the problem or system
b. Name of person or group who initiated the investigation
c. Name of person or group who performed the investigation
II. Problem to be solved – The basis of the system request, including an explanation of major problems or opportunities (1 paragraph)
III. Findings
a. Scope of proposed system (1 paragraph describing the system boundaries – what is included, perhaps where it stops)
b. Constraints (1 paragraph, including a short list of constraints) [Jawahar, p. 61]
c. Fact Finding – significant findings and conclusions (1 paragraph with more than one finding and conclusion to be drawn; source is the case study and responses to questions posed in the Case Study Interview Questions discussion)

 

Article from a business magazine about an organization going through change

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Choose an article from a business magazine about an organization going through change. Provide us with the article citation. What is the rationale presented for change? Which of the external and internal pressures considered in Chapter Three is referred to? Are there additional pressures not specifically considered in this chapter?

Health care organization

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Use the Internet to look for a health care organization in your area such as a hospital, rehabilitation center, emergency medical center or a nursing home. Take some time to look at the organization’s logo and other elements of brand identity. Using what you learned about Schmitt and Simonson’s drivers of identify management regarding inconsistent image, determine whether the chosen facility’s logo and associated branding elements convey an image of consistency and order. Be sure to support your analysis with rationale from the textbook and any other resources you may identify on the subject.
For the discussion, provide a link that shows at least two of the health care organization’s branding elements (such as their website, social media page, or press release) and explain, with rationale, whether the branding within these elements conveys consistency and order. Describe what impact (positive or negative) the branding elements could have on patient choice.

Myocardial infarction

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Y​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​ou have a 58 year old African American male that is coming in for a follow-up visit after recently having a Myocardial infarction which was successfully treated via angioplasty. He was started on Metoprolol for his consistently elevated high blood pressure during his hospital stay. His primary diagnoses include: Coronary Artery Disease Type 2 diabetes controlled with Metformin 1,000 mg BID and HgA1C of 6.7. Asthma- Mild Intermittent- with no recent episodes of wheezing. Albuterol INH as needed. All other pertinent labs Within Normal Limits First consider what clinical guidelines noted below can help us choose the best medication treatment for this patient with diabetes, CAD, Asthma and Hypertension. Joint National Committee JNC 8 – https://thepafp.org/website/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2014-JNC-8-Hypertension.pdf National Center for Biotechnology Information – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6092891/table/T1/?report=objectonly American Heart Association – https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/epub/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.120.15026 IHS Division of Diabetes https://www.ihs.gov/sites/diabetes/themes/responsive2017/display_objects​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​/documents/algorithms/AlgorithmHypertension.pdf Please answer each questions citing your response from evidence based clinical guidelines. Your response should not be post as “I would recommend”. Example of appropriate reference: The 2020 international Society of Hypertension Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines – recommend the use of selective ß1-receptor agonists in patients diagnosed with coronary heart disease and or heart failure ( Unger, T, et al, 2020). Reference: Unger T;Borghi C;Charchar F;Khan NA;Poulter NR;Prabhakaran D;Ramirez A;Schlaich M;Stergiou GS;Tomaszewski M;Wainford RD;Williams B;Schutte AE; (n.d.). 2020 International Society of Hypertension Global Hypertension Practice Guidelines. Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979). Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32370572/ Metoprolol is selective for which adrenoceptor? ( pharmacodynamics) What effects do agents such as metoprolol have on the cardiovascular system? ( pharmacodynamics) In which organ is metoprolol primarily metabolized? (Pharmacokinetics) Why would a provider be cautious when ordering a Beta Blocker in a patient with A​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​sthma?