Author: Bernard

FIELD NOTES
Each note should be composed of four parts:
Notes
Description of everything observed or that can be remembered
Analysis
Reflection
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS
Identify a research study in your field ( health science /nursing) Feel free to use the ones that you have referenced in the discussions or in your literature review.
A critique of the research article’s Analysis section:
What type of data was used? Do you think this was the most appropriate data to use for this study? Why or why not?
How did the researchers analyze the data? What sort of statistics were provided?
How did the researchers present the data (e.g., charts, tables, figures, etc.)? Where are they used appropriately? Did they help you better understand the analysis?
A critique of the Results section:
Are the conclusions about the results logical? Are the implications, limitations, and recommendations for further research included?
Are they relevant to the current study and appropriate for furthering the literature in that area?
Based on your understanding of research methods, provide an overall statement of your analysis. Would you recommend this article to someone who might benefit from the information? Explain how it might (or might not) be applicable in practice.
See file for topic and references

Assignment 1:

This assignment focuses on data visualization and does not require actual data.
Using Excel and either your own data or the data set provided for the fictitious organization, determine three key performance indicators (KPI) to explain the trends in the data. Develop a dashboard in Microsoft Excel or another spreadsheet software and create at least one chart or graph for each KPI.
Use the techniques explored in the first five chapters of the “Storytelling with Data” book to enhance the visual appeal of your charts/graphs.
In a separate document, explain in detail why you feel each KPI is important, why you chose the chart/graph style, and what message you want to convey (e.g., positive, or negative trends over time).Assignment 2:

Imagine you will be summarizing the data from your KPIs and presenting it to the board of directors of your company.
Using Excel, the data set provided for your fictitious organization, your KPIs, and the charts you created for Part 1, create a dashboard showing the three key performance indicators (KPI) to explain the trends in the data. Include the charts and graphs you created and additional information.
Create a PowerPoint and presentation for the Data Project Part 3 – Final Presentation that you could use to summarize the data to C-level execs and include your dashboard, text, and visuals.
Explain in detail why you feel the data is important, and what message you want to convey (e.g., positive, or negative trends over time).

Assignment 3:
Using the lessons learned in this course, you will take the dashboard you created for Data Project Part 2 – Dashboard and incorporate it into a final presentation where you will attempt to persuade the class of your solution/decision based on the data. Record your final presentation as a 5 to 10-minute video.
Create a PowerPoint and presentation for the Data Project Part 3 – Final Presentation that you could use to summarize the data to C-level execs and include your dashboard, text, and visuals.

 

Times New Roman Font, 12 Point
no bolding or underline.
Page numbers in upper right hand corner of each page.
APA format
Research is within the added file.
Must write the questions below in the paper then answer the questions after typing them.
The critiques must address the following issues/questions:
Background and Significance
1. What was the purpose of the article?
2. What were the hypotheses tested?
3. What was the theory for making predictions?
Analyses (for all experiments reported in the article)
4. What statistical tests were performed?
5. What variables were analyzed?
a. If a correlation coefficient was computed, what variables were correlated?
b. If an ANOVA or a t-test was computed, what were the independent variables and
what were the dependent variables?
Experimental Design (for all experiments reported in the article)
6. What experimental design was used (Between, Within, or Mixed)? How do you know?
7. Was the study a true experiment (Yes or No)? How do you know?
Results
8. What was the outcome of the statistical tests with respect to the hypotheses tested?
9. Were the results consistent or inconsistent with the authors’ predictions?
Implications
10. Do you believe the findings are universal? Explain. Consider the following:
a. Do the findings depend on basic cognitive processes that characterize the cognitive
system of all humans, regardless of time and place?
b. Do the findings depend on culture-specific knowledge that would differ from one
culture to another?