There is often the requirement to evaluate descriptive statistics for data within the organization or for health care information. Every year the National Cancer Institute collects and publishes data based on patient demographics. Understanding differences between the groups based upon the collected data often informs health care professionals towards research, treatment options, or patient education.
Using the data on the “National Cancer Institute Data” Excel spreadsheet, calculate the descriptive statistics indicated below for each of the Race/Ethnicity groups. Refer to your textbook and the Topic Materials, as needed, for assistance in with creating Excel formulas.
Provide the following descriptive statistics:
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Course Code | Class Code | Assignment Title | Total Points | |||||||
HLT-362V | HLT-362V-O501 | Summary and Descriptive Statistics | 100.0 | |||||||
Criteria | Percentage | 1: Unsatisfactory (0.00%) | 2: Less Than Satisfactory (65.00%) | 3: Satisfactory (75.00%) | 4: Good (85.00%) | 5: Excellent (100.00%) | Comments | Points Earned | ||
Content | 100.0% | |||||||||
Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median and Mode) | 2 | 5.0% | Measures of central tendency are not calculated. | Measures of central tendency are partially calculated, but two required calculations are missing. | Measures of central tendency are mostly calculated, but one required calculation is missing. | N/A | Measures of central tendency are calculated. | |||
Measures of Variation (Variance, Standard Deviation and Range) | Measures of variation are not calculated. | Measures of central variation are partially calculated. | Measures of central variation are mostly calculated, but one required calculation is missing. | Measures of central variation are calculated for variance and standard deviation. Range is identified. | ||||||
Analysis of Descriptive Statistics | Analysis of the descriptive statistics for differences and health outcome recommendations between the groups is not included. | Analysis of the descriptive statistics for differences and health outcome recommendations between the groups is incomplete or incorrect. | Analysis of the descriptive statistics for differences and health outcome recommendations between the groups is included but lacks accuracy, explanation, or supporting details. | Analysis of the descriptive statistics for differences and health outcome recommendations between the groups is complete and mostly accurate and contains explanation and supporting details. | Analysis of the descriptive statistics for differences and health outcome recommendations between the groups is extremely thorough and accurate and includes substantial explanation and supporting details. | |||||
Excel Formulas | 20.0% | Excel formulas are incomplete or incorrect. | Excel formulas are partially included or contain significant errors that affect problem solutions. | Excel formulas are mostly included and contain minor errors. | Excel formulas are included for all problems and contain only minor errors. | Excel formulas are complete and correct for all problems. | ||||
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) | Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. | Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. | Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. | Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. | Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. | |||||
Total Weightage | 100% |
American Indian / Alaska Native (includes Hispanic) | Asian / Pacific Islander (includes Hispanic) | Black (includes Hispanic) | Hispanic (any race) | White (includes Hispanic) | National Cancer Institute (2018) Lung and bronchus cancer. Retrieved from Janary 8, 2019 from https://seer.cancer.gov/explorer/application.php?site=47&data_type=1&graph_type=2&compareBy=race&chk_sex_1=1&chk_race_5=5&chk_race_4=4&chk_race_3=3&chk_race_6=6&chk_race_2=2&chk_age_range_1=1&chk_data_type_1=1&advopt_precision=1&advopt_display=1&showDataFor=sex_1_and_age_range_1_and_data_type_1 | ||||
Year of Diagnosis | Rate per 100,000 | ||||||||
2000 | 45 | 41 | 77.8 | 34 | 68 | ||||
2001 | 47.9 | 79 | 34.1 | 68.7 | |||||
2002 | 44.6 | 40.4 | 75.8 | ||||||
2003 | 50 | 40.9 | 77.3 | 34.5 | 67.1 | ||||
2004 | 51.7 | 40.5 | 75.1 | 35 | 65.8 | ||||
2005 | 48.7 | 40.2 | 73.7 | 33.8 | 65.9 | ||||
2006 | 46.4 | 39 | 73.4 | 32 | |||||
2007 | 43.1 | 38.8 | 71.2 | 32.7 | 65.2 | ||||
2008 | 38.5 | 70.8 | 32.2 | 63.9 | |||||
2009 | 40.1 | 71.6 | 31.8 | 63.1 | |||||
2010 | 42.4 | 37 | 67.8 | 30.3 | 60.4 | ||||
2011 | 39.6 | 36.6 | 64.1 | 29.4 | 58.5 | ||||
2012 | 36.7 | 64.3 | 28.2 | 57.5 | |||||
2013 | 39.9 | 60.5 | 28.8 | 56.3 | |||||
2014 | 61.3 | 26 | 55.4 | ||||||
2015 | 38.7 | 34.4 | 57.4 | 53.2 |
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