1. How is this different from external and internal validity? 275 words.

Textbook Clinical Analytics and Data Management for the DNP Read Chapters 4 and 5 in Clinical Analytics and Data Management for the DNP. Review Chapter 2 and 3. 3wk Discussion Question 1. Describe a survey, instrument, or tool that you plan to use in your project. Describe the tool in terms of name, number of items, how it is answered (Likert scale, yes/no, open answers, etc.), and the total score. Describe the level of measurement for this instrument. Support with references. (See uploaded file 10 strategic points for DPI topic) 275 words. APA format. 2 references in last 5 years. 3wk Discussion Question 2. Describe the validity and reliability of the instrument you chose in Topic 3 DQ APA format. 2 references in last 5 years. Electronic Resource 1. Graphing and Descriptive Stats in SPSS With Dr. Ami Gates View this tutorial for assistance in completing the topic assignment: ProfessorAmiGates. (2012). Graphing and descriptive stats in SPSS with Dr. Ami Gates [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvJnYDT-0qY 2. SPSS for Beginners 1 – Introduction View this tutorial for assistance in completing the topic assignment: RStatsInstitute. (2011). SPSS for beginners 1 – introduction [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADDR3_Ng5CA 3. SPSS for Beginners 2a: Frequency Counts View this tutorial for assistance in completing the topic assignment: RStatsInstitute. (2011). SPSS for beginners 2a: Frequency counts [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI8tE81IeSk&feature=c4-overview&list=UUXLbK1bH-w1oklGm4dLYrHw 4. SPSS for Beginners 2b: Descriptive Statistics and Z-scores View this tutorial for assistance in completing the topic assignment: RStatsInstitute. (2011). SPSS for beginners 2b: Descriptive statistics and z-scores [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4mGKguUnvc Textbook Clinical Analytics and Data Management for the DNP Read Chapter 7 in Clinical Analytics and Data Management for the DNP. Review Chapters 2-5. 4wk Discussion Question 1. Describe a vulnerable population in terms of research. Why is the population considered vulnerable? What other groups might also be considered vulnerable populations. 275 words. APA format. 2 references in last 5 years. 4wk Discussion Question 2. Assume you want to do a project that compares the survey results before an intervention to those after an intervention in the same sample (the same people will take both surveys). You plan to use a paired t-test to analyze your results. Using the “Determining the Appropriate Sample Size,” Topic Material, perform a sample size calculation to determine how large your sample should be. Justify your sample size calculation with citations. Discuss how your sample size may affect the validity of your study. 275 words. APA format. 2 references in last 5 years. Electronic Resource 1. Determining the Appropriate Sample Size Read: IBM Knowledge Center(n.d.). Determining the appropriate sample size. https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSCVKV_9.1.1/Campaign/CampaignProcesses/To_use_the_sample_size_calculator.html 2. Ethical Guidelines for Statistical Practice Read: American Statistical Association. (2016). Ethical guidelines for statistical practice. https://www.amstat.org/ASA/Your-Career/Ethical-Guidelines-for-Statistical-Practice.aspx 5wk Discussion Question 1. What are the assumptions for a t-test? How should these be run? Do you want to see a p value of <0.05? Why or why not? 275 words. APA format. 2 references in last 5 years. 5wk Discussion Question 2. Review the types of data that are considered protected health information (PHI). Do you plan to collect any of this data during your project? How would the collection of this data affect your project (whether you plan to collect it or not)? 275 words. APA format. 2 references in last 5 years. Electronic Resource 1. A Brief Comparison of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods View: Clankie, S., & Mima, T. (2012). A brief comparison of qualitative and quantitative research methods [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYqDKEsy9gE 2. HCUP State Inpatient Databases (SID) File Composition - Number of Discharges by Year Review the data on the HCUP webpage to complete the topic assignment: Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project. (2017). HCUP state inpatient databases (SID) file composition - number of discharges by year. https://hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/state/siddist/siddist_discharge.jsp 3. Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research View: Smcilquham. (2012). Quantitative vs qualitative research [Video file]. https://youtu.be/MlU22hTyIs4 4. The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Data Analysis Read Chapter 12 in: Flick, U. (2014). The SAGE handbook of qualitative data analysis. London, UK: SAGE. doi: 10.4135/9781446282243 https://methods.sagepub.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/book/the-sage-handbook-of-qualitative-data-analysis Textbook Clinical Analytics and Data Management for the DNP Read Chapters 8 and 9 in Clinical Analytics and Data Management for the DNP. Review Chapter 7. 6wk Discussion Question 1. Compare your DPI project manuscript thus far to the "Revised Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence: SQUIRE 2.0" guidelines. Discuss what you can improve in your DPI project manuscript. 275 words. APA format. 2 references in last 5 years. Resource: Revised Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence: SQUIRE 2.0. Review: Revised standards for quality improvement reporting excellence: SQUIRE 2.0. (2017). https://squire-statement.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&PageID=471