Benchmark – Analyzing and Reporting Data 

Overview

In public health, data are  often gathered from separate groups in order to describe health-related  behavior for a topic of interest. In practice, a larger sample is often  surveyed, and then focus groups or interviews can be conducted with a  smaller subset of the sample. The quantitative survey data from a larger  group helps to identify health-related trends and patterns within the  sample group. The qualitative data collected with the smaller group  complements the quantitative survey data and helps to determine why and  how a phenomenon exists. The cumulative findings can then help public  health professionals form a conclusion about the health issue and inform  future public health research, policy, and practice. 

The purpose  of this assignment is to analyze qualitative and quantitative data from  two separate groups, propose a research question, and then disseminate  your findings in a mixed-methods manuscript. The survey and focus group  are both on the topic of nutrition. The quantitative data is adapted  from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), and the  qualitative data is from a focus group transcript in which 9th grade  girls discussed healthy eating.

For this assignment, you will use:

1. IBM  SPSS Statistics and the “Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System  Dataset” to conduct a basic quantitative statistical analysis.
2. The “9th Grade Girls Healthy Food Focus Group Transcription” to conduct a qualitative analysis and identify key themes.

Part 1: Analyzing Data

Using  the resources indicated above, conduct the following analyses and  record the results on the “Results and Outputs” template. Attach this  document as an Appendix in your paper.

Qualitative Analysis: Read  the “9th Grade Girls Healthy Food Focus Group Transcription.” This  transcript is from a focus group of 9th grade girls discussing healthy  eating with the moderator. Generate codes and summarize the qualitative  data.

Quantitative Analysis: 

1. Review  the “Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System Dataset.” Identify two or  three variables of interest and identify a study topic for your paper.  Conduct a literature search for three to five peer-reviewed articles  from the last 5 years that have studies supporting your topic. Develop a  research question for your study based on the selected variables. The  research question should demonstrate support for the focus group results  and should be supported by existing literature.
2. Prepare the data to complete the analysis based on your research question.
3. Using SPSS, conduct descriptive statistics to summarize the sample.
4. Using SPSS, select an appropriate quantitative inferential statistical test to analyze the data.

Part 2: Reporting Data

Prepare  a 1,250-1,500 word manuscript to disseminate the findings of your  proposed study. The study should be based on your proposed research  question and supported by the findings from the qualitative and  quantitative analyses above, as well as by current literature. Include  the following:

Abstract

1. A 150-250 word summary of the manuscript.

Introduction

1. Summarize the purpose of the research, the problem being addressed, and your proposed research question.
2. Support  your summary using three to five peer-reviewed articles from the last 5  years that are relevant to your topic and that support why the study is  being conducted.

Methods

Qualitative Methods (Focus Group)

1. Describe the focus group sample and data collection process.
2. Describe the process used to analyze the qualitative data.

Quantitative Methods (YRBSS Survey)

1. Discuss how the data were collected.
2. Identify and describe the variables used in the analysis.
3. Describe the descriptive and inferential statistical tests that were conducted.
4. Identify the software that was used to conduct the analysis.

Results

Qualitative Results (Focus Group)

1. Summarize the results of the qualitative analysis from the “9th Grade Girls Healthy Food Focus Group Transcription.”

Quantitative Results (YRBSS Survey)

1. Summarize the sample using the results of the descriptive statistics.
2. Describe the main outcomes of the inferential statistical analysis.
3. Include at least one table or figure to support the results.

Discussion

1. Interpret the study results in relation to the related literature and study purpose.
2. Discuss the study limitations.
3. Based on the interpreted results of the study, provide recommendations for future public health research, policy, or practice.

Appendix 

1. “Results and Outputs” analysis document.

General Requirements

You  are required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this  assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and  appropriate for the assignment criteria and public health content.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. 

Benchmark Information 

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:

Master Public Health

2.2: Select quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context. 

2.3: Analyze quantitative and qualitative data using biostatistics, informatics, computer-based programming, and software, as appropriate. 

2.4: Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy, or practice.

MSN Public Health Nursing

6.3: Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy, or practice.

STUDY MATERIALS

Review Chapter 16 in Using and Interpreting Statistics: A Practical Text for the Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences.

URL:http://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/macmillan-learning/2016/using-and-interpreting-statistics_a-practical-text-for-the-behavioral-social-and-health-sciences_ebook_3e.php

View “Talk Nerdy to Me,” by Marshall (2012), located on the TED website. URL: https://www.ted.com/talks/melissa_marshall_talk_nerdy_to_me

Read “Conducting High-Value Secondary Dataset Analysis: An Introductory Guide and Resources,” by Smith et al., from Journal of General Internal Medicine (2011). URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3138974/

Read “Successful Scientific Writing and Publishing: A Step-by-Step Approach,” By Iskander, Wolicki, Leeb, and Siegel, from Tools and Techniques (2018), located on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. URL: https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2018/18_0085.htm

Read “The Belmont Report,” by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (1979), located on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website. URL: https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/sites/default/files/the-belmont-report-508c_FINAL.pdf

Read “IRB FAQs” on the IRB Institutional Review Board, located on the Grand Canyon University website. URL: https://cirt.gcu.edu/irb_documents/irbstudentresearchersfaqsdocx

  

This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment.

This assignment is to be completed in a group, which will be assigned by your instructor. The presentation will be submitted and graded as a group assignment.

Nursing theories are tested and systematic ways to implement nursing practice. Select a nursing theory and its conceptual model. Prepare a 10-15 slide PowerPoint in which you describe the nursing theory and its conceptual model and demonstrate its application in nursing practice. Include the following:

1. Present an overview of the nursing theory. Provide evidence that demonstrates support for the model’s efficacy in nursing practice. Explain how the theory proves the conceptual model.

2. Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

3. 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.

4. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

5. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. 

the first bullet #1 is my own to do .The 2nd and 3rd are for the other group members. We choice Dorothy Orem’s self care theory.So you will put in the contents in the slides .We’ve agreed to share the slides into 5 each for each students.

In this written assignment, you will explore a patient incident using root cause analysis.

Step 1 Read the scenario.

• Download and read: Root Cause Analysis Scenario Handout

Step 2 Complete the chart.

You have been charged with leading the interprofessional team that will investigate Mr. Jones’s issue. Your analysis should focus on systems and processes, not individual performance.

• Download and complete: Root Cause Analysis Chart

Step 3 Develop a plan of action.

Based on your investigation, develop a minimum two-page plan of action, not counting the title or reference page, detailing the recommendations your team makes. Your plan should answer the question “What can be done to prevent a similar incident?”

• Attach the completed Root Cause Analysis Chart to the end of your paper as an appendix or attach it separately with your assignment.

 

Discussion 2: Your Leadership Profile

Do you believe you have the traits to be an effective leader? Perhaps you are already in a supervisory role, but as has been discussed previously, appointment does not guarantee leadership skills.

How can you evaluate your own leadership skills and behaviors? You can start by analyzing your performance in specific areas of leadership. In this Discussion, you will complete Gallup’s StrengthsFinder assessment. This assessment will identify your personal strengths, which have been shown to improve motivation, engagement, and academic self-conference. Through this assessment, you will discover your top five themes—which you can reflect upon and use to leverage your talents for optimal success and examine how the results relate to your leadership traits.

To Prepare:

Complete the StrengthsFinder assessment instrument, per the instructions found in this Module’s Learning Resources.

Please Note: This Assessment will take roughly 30 minutes to complete.

• Once you have completed your assessment, you will receive your “Top 5 Signature Themes of Talent” on your screen.
• Click the Download button below Signature Theme Report, and then print and save the report. We also encourage you to select the Apply tab to review action items.

NOTE: Please keep your report. You will need your results for future courses. Technical Issues with Gallup:
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• Reflect on the results of your Assessment, and consider how the results relate to your leadership traits.
• Download your Signature Theme Report to submit for this Discussion.

By Day 3 of Week 5

Post a brief description of your results from the StrengthsFinder assessment. Then, briefly describe two core values, two strengths, and two characteristics that you would like to strengthen based on the results of your StrengthsFinder assessment. Be specific. Note: Be sure to attach your Signature Theme Report to your Discussion post.

Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days by making recommendations for how they might strengthen the leadership behaviors profiled in their StrengthsFinder assessment, or by commenting on lessons to be learned from the results that can be applied to personal leadership philosophies and behaviors.