Overview
Description
Explores the foundations upon which scientific investigations of health are based. Includes instruction on descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency, probability models, and hypothesis testing with an emphasis on critical appraisal of healthcare literature.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- ACT score of 22
- SAT score of 500
- admission to the Nursing RN/BSN program
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): ACT score of 22, or SAT score of 500, or admission to the Nursing RN/BSN program.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Terms
fall, spring
Restrictions
admission to the Nursing RN/BSN program
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- perform mathematical calculations of descriptive measures, measures of central tendency, probability models, and hypothesis testing.
- choose and apply appropriate statistical measures to evaluate data using different levels of measurement.
- apply knowledge of quantitative measures to interpret and analyze findings in published research.
- evaluate legal and ethical considerations surrounding research with human subjects.
- critically appraise healthcare research evidence to inform healthcare delivery.