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The DNP must have a basic understanding of statistical measurements and how they apply within the parameters of data management and analytics. In this assignment, you will demonstrate understanding of basic statistical tests and how to perform the appropriate test for the project using SPSS or other statistical programs. You are required to set up your IBM SPSS account, run several statistical outputs based on provided mock data, and analyze the results using a variety of statistical tests including paired sample t-test, independent sample t-test, chi-square, McNemar's test, Mann-Whitney U, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Additionally, you will compare variables based on their level of measurement, present findings with appropriate statistical reporting, and include outputs and comparison tables in an appendix.

Paper For Above instruction

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the application of various statistical methods in analyzing healthcare data as part of a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project. The student must accurately perform and interpret a series of parametric and non-parametric tests using SPSS, tailored to different types of data and levels of measurement, thereby exemplifying proficient data management and analysis skills essential for evidence-based practice.

The initial step involves setting up IBM SPSS to handle the mock dataset. Once configured, the student conducts multiple statistical tests to analyze the data, including paired sample t-tests, independent sample t-tests, chi-square tests, McNemar’s test, Mann-Whitney U, and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, each suited to specific research questions and data types. The tests are chosen based on the variables’ levels of measurement: nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio. For example, paired t-tests compare baseline versus intervention weights, whereas chi-square tests examine readmission rates across groups.

The paired sample t-test assesses differences between baseline and intervention weights, where the mean difference and significance are reported as t(df) = value, p = value. The independent t-test compares weights between different intervention groups, with results expressed similarly. Chi-square tests determine associations between readmission variables, reporting chi-square statistic, degrees of freedom, and p-value. The McNemar’s test evaluates paired categorical data—compliance statuses—reporting the test statistic and p-value.

In addition, non-parametric tests such as Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon signed-rank are employed when data violate assumptions of normality or are ordinal in nature. These tests yield medians or means, test statistics (U or Z), and p-values, all of which are essential for robust data interpretation.

The paper also discusses the rationale for selecting each test, emphasizing the distinction between parametric and non-parametric methods. Parametric tests assume normality and are suitable for interval/ratio data with homogeneity of variance, whereas non-parametric tests are distribution-free, applicable to ordinal or skewed data.

The significance level for all tests is set at

The outputs from SPSS, including tables of means, standard deviations, test statistics, degrees of freedom, and p-values, are included as an appendix. A comparison table summarizing the level of measurement for each variable is also appended.

In conclusion, this analysis demonstrates the appropriate application of both parametric and non-parametric tests within a healthcare research context. Accurate interpretation of these tests informs clinical decision-making, supports evidence-based practice, and illustrates competency in data analysis.

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