Instructions
- Present two different types of data, or variables, used in the health field. Examples could be blood pressure, temperature, pH, pain rating scales, pulse oximetry, % hematocrit, minute respiration, gender, age, ethnicity, etc.
- Classify each of your variables as qualitative or quantitative and explain why they fall into the category that you chose.
- Also, classify each of the variables as to their level of measurement–nominal, ordinal, interval or ratio–and justify your classifications.
- Which type of sampling could you use to gather your data? (stratified, cluster, systematic, and convenience sampling).
Answer
Number of xxx and xxx are among some of the most common variables in health. xxx is checked in physical assessment and xxx is checked during assessment of medical history. Both variables are essential in making informed healthcare decisions. xxx is a quantitative variable because it is countable, it is based on numbers, and it is measurable (Holmes, Illowsky, & Dean, 2017). On the other hand, the xxxx is also quantitative because …. To access full answer, use the purchase button below.