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Uses of Statistical Information
Sandra L. Berrier
University of Phoenix
Statistical Applications
HCS 438
Lynn Bertsch, Ph.D.(ABD), MBA, MSN
Jun 12, 2006


Uses of Statistical Information
What is Statistics?
"Statistics is a mathematical science pertaining to collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data" (Wikipedia contributors, 2006). Statistics are a valuable kind of information because they can provide data for making comparisons and determining trends. There are many uses for statistics, "but perhaps its most important purpose is to help us make good decisions about issues that involve uncertainty" (Bennett, Briggs, & Triola, 2003, p. 8).
Kinds of Statistical Information Collected in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
There are two primary areas of statistical information collected in the ICU. These two areas are:
1. Central line infections
2. Ventilator associated pneumonias (VAP)
Central Line...

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