Overview
This course extends the students’ theoretical understanding of quantitative designs related to research in health care. Data management and analysis methods will be examined. Students will gain competence in using common statistical tests and computer-based tools (such as IBM SPSS®) to be able to conduct and report quantitative research from an applied perspective.
Learning outcomes
NHCP 713 is designed to help students achieve the following course learning outcomes.
- Describe key statistical concepts.
- Create and manage data files.
- Evaluate the appropriate analysis strategy for a variety of research questions.
- Conduct data analyses.
- Present quantitative research findings in a form suitable for a published report.
- Interpret and appraise statistical analyses and results from your own work, as well as published quantitative research findings.
Evaluation
The following course activities will contribute to your course grade, with the percentage weighting of each activity as follows:
| Activity | Weight |
| Assignment 1 | 15% |
| Assignment 2 | 15% |
| Assignment 3 | 25% |
| Assignment 4 | 30% |
| Participaction | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
The assessment structure for this course is based on the following course activities, with the percentage weighting of each activity as indicated. Your final grade for the course will be a composite mark based on your performance on these course activities.
Conference Engagement/Participation (15%)
Feedback regarding conference engagement and participation will be ongoing. Quality of input (not quantity) is the goal. Feedback will focus on the student's ability to provide organized and original contributions that reflect analysis and synthesis of the material presented.
Assignment 1: Data File Creation (15%)
In this assignment, you will set up a data file for storing and collecting data from a sample survey.
Assignment 2: Descriptive Statistics and Data Check (15%)
Using a provided data set, you will check the data file for errors and prepare a table of descriptive statistics.
Assignment 3: Inferential Statistics and Report 1 (25%)
Using a provided data set and your SPSS program, you will develop and test a hypothesis based on the list of variables in the data set. You will prepare a table and write up the results of your analysis.
Assignment 4: Inferential Statistics and Report 2 (30%)
Using a provided data set and your SPSS program, you will develop and test a hypothesis based on the list of variables in the data set. You will prepare a table and write up the results of your analysis.
Materials
Digital course materials
Links to the following course materials will be made available in the course:
Reid, Howard Ph.D., "Indispensable Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences ~With SPSS 26" (2021). Open Educational Resources (OER). 1. https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/oer/1
Electronic Software Materials
SPSS 26.0 GradPack Version for Windows or MAC OS.
Technical Requirements
Computer System
In order to successfully complete this course, you must own or have ready access to certain computer hardware and software programs. For complete and up-to-date information on the minimum computer requirements required to complete the graduate nursing courses, visit the Centre for Nursing and Health Studies technical site.