The DNP must have a basic understanding of statistical measurements and how they apply within the parameters of data management and analytics. In this assignment, you will demonstrate understanding of basic statistical tests and how to perform the appropriate test for the project using SPSS or other statistical programs.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Refer to “Setting Up My SPSS,” “SPSS Database,” and “Comparison Table of the Variable’s Level of Measurement,” located in the DNP 830 folder of the DC Network Practice Immersion workspace.
• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
• This assignment uses a rubric. 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. 

Directions:

1. Set up your IBM SPSS account and run several statistical outputs based on the “SPSS Database” Use “Setting Up My SPSS” to set up your SPSS program on your computer or device. You may also use programs such as Laerd Statistics or Intellectus, if you subscribe to them.
2. The patient outcome or dependent variables and the level of measurement must be displayed in a comparison table which you will provide as an Appendix to the paper. Refer to the “Comparison Table of the Variable’s Level of Measurement.”
3. Submit a 1,000-1,250 word data analysis paper outlining the procedures used to analyze the parametric and non-parametric variables in the mock data, the statistics reported, and a conclusion of the results.

Provide a conclusive result of the data analyses based on the guidelines below for statistical significance.

1. PAIRED SAMPLE T-TEST: Identify the variables BaselineWeight and InterventionWeight. Using the Analysis menu in SPSS, go to Compare Means, Go to the Paired Sample t-test. Add the BaselineWeight and InterventionWeight in the Pair 1 fields. Click OK. Report the mean weights, standard deviations, t-statistic, degrees of freedom, and p level. Report as t(df)=value, p = value. Report the p level out three digits.
2. INDEPENDENT SAMPLE T-TEST: Identify the variables InterventionGroups and PatientWeight. Go to the Analysis Menu, go to Compare Means, Go to Independent Samples tT-test. Add InterventionGroups to the Grouping Factor. Define the groups according to codings in the variable view (1=Intervention, 2 =Baseline). Add PatientWeight to the test variable field. Click OK. Report the mean weights, standard deviations, t-statistic, degrees of freedom, and p level. Report t(df)=value, p = value. Report the p level out three digits
3. CHI-SQUARE (Independent): Identify the variables BaselineReadmission and InterventionReadmission. Go to the Analysis Menu, go to Descriptive Statistics, go to Crosstabs. Add BaselineReadmission to the row and InterventionReadmission to the column. Click the Statistics button and choose Chi-Square. Select eta to report the Effect Size. Click suppress tables. Click OK. Report the frequencies of the total events, the chi-square statistic, degrees of freedom, and p level. Report ꭓ2 (df) =value, p =value. Report the p level out three digits.
4. MCNEMAR (Paired): Identify the variables BaselineCompliance and InterventionCompliance. Go to the Analysis Menu, go to Descriptive Statistics, go to Crosstabs. Add BaselineCompliance to the row and InterventionCompliance to the column. Click the Statistics button and choose Chi-Square and McNemars. Select eta to report the Effect Size. Click suppress tables. Click OK. Report the frequencies of the events, the Chi-square, and the McNemar’s p level. Report (p =value). Report the p level out three digits.
5. MANN WHITNEY U: Identify the variables InterventionGroups and PatientSatisfaction. Using the Analysis Menu, go to Non-parametric Statistics, go to LegacyDialogs, go to 2 Independent samples. Add InterventionGroups to the Grouping Variable and PatientSatisfaction to the Test Variable. Check Mann Whitney U. Click OK. Report the Medians or Means, the Mann Whitney U statistic, and the p level. Report (U =value, p =value). Report the p level out three digits.
6. WILCOXON Z: Identify the variables BaselineWeight and InterventionWeight. Go to the Analysis Menu, go to Non-parametric Statistics, go to LegacyDialogs, go to 2 Related samples. Add the BaselineWeight and InterventionWeight in the Pair 1 fields. Click OK. Report the Mean or Median weights, standard deviations, Z-statistic, and p level. Report as (Z =value, p =value). Report the p level out three digits.

Include the following in your paper:

1. Discussion of the types of statistical tests used and why they have been chosen.
2. Discussion of the differences between parametric and non-parametric tests.
3. Description of the reported results of the statistical tests above.
4. Summary of the conclusive result of the data analyses.
5. Outputs from the statistical analysis provided as an Appendix to the paper.
6. Comparison table of the variable’s level of measurement provided as an Appendix to the paper.

Use the following guidelines to report the test results:

• Statistically Significant Difference: When reporting exact p values, state early in the data analysis and results section, the alpha level used for the significance criterion for all tests in the project. Example: An alpha or significance level of < .05 was used for all statistical tests in the project. Then if the p-level is less than this value identified, the result is considered statistically significant. A statistically significant difference was noted between the scores before compared to after the intervention t(24) = 2.37, p = .007. 
• Marginally Significant Difference: If the results are found in the predicted direction but are not statistically significant, indicate that results were marginally significant. Example: Scores indicated a marginally significant preference for the intervention group (M = 3.54, SD = 1.20) compared to the baseline (M = 3.10, SD = .90), t(24) = 1.37, p = .07. Or there was a marginal difference in readmissions before (15) compared to after (10) the intervention ꭓ2(1) = 4.75, p = .06.
• Non-Significant Trend: If the p-value is over .10, report results revealed a non-significant trend in the predicted direction. Example: Results indicated a non-significant trend for the intervention group (14) over the baseline (12), ꭓ2(1) = 1.75, p = .26.

The results of the inferential analysis are used for decision-making and not hypothesis testing. It is important to look at the real results and establish what criterion is necessary for further implementation of the project’s findings. These conclusions are a start.

Portfolio Practice Hours:

Practice immersion assignments are based on your current course objectives and is application-based learning using your real-world practice setting. These assignments earn practice immersion hours and are indicated in the syllabus by a Portfolio Practice Hours statement, which reminds you, the learner, to enter in a corresponding case log in Typhon. Actual practice immersion hours are entered, but the average hours associated with each practice immersion assignment is 10.

You are required to complete your assignment using a real-world application. Real-world application requires the use of evidence-based data, contemporary theories, and concepts presented in the course. The culmination of your assignment must present a viable application in a current practice setting. For more information on parameters for practice immersion hours, please refer to DNP resources in the DC Network.

To earn portfolio practice hours, enter the following after the references section of your paper:

Practice Hours Completion Statement DNP-830

I, (INSERT NAME), verify that I have completed (NUMBER OF) practice immersion hours in association with the goals and objectives for this assignment. I have also tracked said practice immersion hours in the Typhon Student Tracking System for verification purposes and will be sure that all approvals are in place from my faculty and practice mentor.

Choose one specific cultural group in the U.S. or elsewhere for which you have a particular interest.  You may wish to consider choosing a cultural group that you will be serving in your future advanced nursing role. Conduct a literature search for varied types of credible, peer-reviewed scholarly publications which may include journal articles, book chapters, white papers; government publications or sources such as credible professional nursing and healthcare organizations. Prepare a voice-narrated powerpoint slide presentation which concisely addresses key points in items one through five below as they apply to your chosen cultural group. Include a title slide which names the chosen culture, your name and academic credentials and a reference slide with only selected key citations cited in the slide presentation.

Required Content for Powerpoint Presentation

1. What are the appropriate interdisciplinary interventions for hereditary, genetic, and endemic diseases and high-risk health behaviors within this culture?
2. What are the influences of value systems in this culture on childbearing and bereavement practices?
3. What are the sources of strength, spirituality, and magico- religious beliefs associated with health and health care within this culture?
4. What are the healthcare practices for this culture such as  acute versus preventive care, barriers to healthcare, the meaning of pain and the sick role; and traditional folk medicine practices?
5. What are cultural issues related to learning styles, autonomy, and preparation of educational content for this culture?

Week 7: Discussion Question   -Enhancing the Sustainability of EBP Initiatives

Points:   30 | Due Date: Week 7, Day 3 & 7 | CLO: 4 | Grade Category: Discussions

Discussion   Prompt

1. Discuss an EBP initiative that was implemented   in a health care setting (use fictitious names for people and places) and   whether it was successful or not sustainable, with rationale. Choose one of   four models of organizational change (Melnyk [2019],  Chap. 15, pp.   432-437) that you would use in an advanced nursing role to enhance   sustainability of EBP initiatives.

Expectations

Initial Post:

· Due: Thursday, 11:59 pm PT

· Length: A minimum of 350   words, not including references

· Citations: At least one   high-level scholarly reference in APA format from within the last 5 years

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2.Peer Responses:

· Due: Monday, 11:59 pm PT

· Number: A Minimum of 2 to   Peer Posts, at least one on a different day than the main post

· Length: A minimum of 150   words per post, not including references

· Citations: At least 2   high-level scholarly reference in APA per post from within the last 5 years

Discussion: Respond to Posts in Your Own Thread

Purpose

The purpose of this activity is to deepen learning through reflective inquiry. It will allow for expansion in self-awareness, identification of knowledge gaps, and assessment of learning goals.

Course outcomes: This assessment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

· Compare and contrast differences and similarities of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method designs.

· Analyze qualitative and quantitative data for the purposes of critical appraisal of evidence.

· Appraise systematic reviews for translation science.

· Differentiate selected statistical methods for the purposes of translation science. 

· Evaluate selected statistical methods for the purposes of critical appraisal of evidence. 

· Synthesize literature relevant to practice problems.

· Formulate PICOT/PICoT questions relevant to advanced nursing practice. 

Preparing the Assessment

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. 

1. Write a brief 1–2 paragraph weekly reflection addressing the questions posed in the Reflect section of each week. Edit your Reflection to include each weekly reflection.

2. Include the following sections in your Reflection.

1. Week 1

– Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

– What did you learn about your capacity to read and appraise original qualitative research? What changed, if anything, following the week’s activities?

– How will this skill improve your effectiveness as a practice scholar?

2. Week 2

– Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

– What did you learn about your capacity to read and appraise original quantitative research? What changed, if anything, following the week’s activities?

– How will this skill improve your effectiveness as a practice scholar?

3. Week 3

– Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

– What did you learn about your capacity to read and appraise summaries of research evidence? What changed, if anything, following the week’s activities?

– How will this skill improve your effectiveness as a practice scholar?

4. Week 4

– Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

– How has the course information influenced your understanding of descriptive statistics?

– How can you bring this information of statistical analysis to practice?

5. Week 5

– Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

– In what ways did course information influence your understanding of parametric statistics?

– What goals will you set in accordance with what you have learned this week?

6. Week 6

– Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

– What was the most rewarding learning experience you had this week?

– How could you amplify the effectiveness of your skill in evidence synthesis and translation science?

7. Week 7

– Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.

– How has course information changed your ways of knowing?

– How does the knowledge gained advance your professional formation as a practice scholar?

8. Writing Organization and Mechanics

– Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.

Requirements 

1. Addresses all aspects of the weekly reflection 

2. Assesses own learning 

3. Assesses value of the learning experience

I ATTACHED EVERY WEEK DISCUSSION BOARD FOLLOWING THE GUIDE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT AND THE ATTACHED, YOU CAN COMPLETE EVERY WEEK. REMEMBER IS 1 TO 2 PARAGRAPH FOR EACH WEEK AND USE AT LEAST 5 SOURCES NO LATER THAN 5 YEARS. PLEASE COMPLETE EACH WEEK SEPARATED, EXAMPLE:

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

ETC.