Understanding Statistics

Using statistics in the health care industry requires a foundational understanding of the statistics and their users. In this discussion, you will apply your understanding of statistics to solve a problem faced by a data analyst in a health care setting.

Imagine that you are a new data analyst. You have replaced analysts who did not organize their office or resources, nor did they leave any written notes or procedures. Nevertheless, you must discover each employee’s productivity and accuracy rates. Explain how you would collect data and calculate statistics and rates to ensure that each employee meets productivity and quality standards.