Mathematics Homework Help

Create a descriptive statistics table and histogram for selected variables in a dataset. Write a 2–3-page narrative summary in a Word document and insert the table and histogram graphic into this document.

Data Analysis Software

To complete the assessments in this course, you will need to use data analysis software to complete statistical calculations, create graphs, and tabular summaries, and share your results in a Microsoft Word document. You will use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Excel Analysis ToolPak add-in.

Instructions

Nursing home administration has the objectives of higher utilization, higher patient satisfaction, and lower readmissions, and they need to make a decision on whether to retain the department manager based on average performance over the past 70 months. For this assessment, create a descriptive statistics table and histogram based on the Assessment 1 Dataset. Write a narrative summary in a Word and insert the table and histogram graphic into this document

Grading Criteria

The numbered assessment instructions outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the Descriptive Statistics and Data Visualizations Scoring Guide, so be sure to address each point. You may also want to review the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.

• Perform the appropriate descriptive statistics for selected variables in a dataset.
  • Report descriptive statistics table with measures of central tendency and dispersion.
• Create a histogram that visually depicts the distribution of selected variables in a dataset.
• Interpret statistical results used in the data analysis.
• Write a narrative summary of the results that includes practical, administration-related implications of the descriptive statistics.
  • Write a separate summary for the histogram.
• Write clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, mechanics, and APA formatting.

Your assessment should meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Write clearly, accurately, and professionally, incorporating sources appropriately.
• Length: 2–3 pages
• APA format: Cite your sources using current APA format.
• Font and font size: Times Roman, 12 point.