Abstract This paper discusses three articles on datacollection and analysis tools and their applications. This includes data mining, data warehousing and software packages used in the collection. This paper also analyzes the needs of the business upon which the correct datacollection and analysis tools are selected.
From the Paper "Business today has more and more need for external consultants to use data collection and analysis tools in order to make assessment of business operations and processes. Many of the methods used today are computer-based, including software that does much of the job but still requires an able human operator to make decisions and input the correct information. Various analysts have made assessments of these methods to see how they are used and how effective they may be. Such tools are also used for analyzing performance in education, for assessing public programs, and for other tasks requiring a decision as to the value of a program or process. Bielski (2001) discusses the use of CRM, or Customer Resource Management system, which is used to track customer purchases while providing access to customer information using the computer. "
Abstract The paper looks at five effective problem identification methods and three datacollection tools that can be used by consultants in an effective manner to identify, isolate, and solve problems faced by organizations. The problem identification methods examined are root cause analysis, brainstorming, Fishbone diagrams, flow charts, and post-its. The datacollection tools examined are self-administered surveys, personal interviews, and focus groups.
From the Paper "When consulting for a firm who is looking to improve or control the quality of their performance or to find and solve hindering problems, the consultant has a vital and varied bag of tricks from which to choose. Some of the methods and tools with which the consultant's client's problems may be realized and remedied include Problem Identification Methods and Data Collection Tools. This paper will identify some valuable Problem Identification Methods and Data Collection Tools and compare and contrast their use and value. The first Problem Identification Method that we will discuss is that of Root Cause Analysis. This is the most detailed and intricate of the methods at which we will be looking. If problem identification is necessary, it is a given that there is a problem in the system."
Abstract This paper summarizes the various date collection methods present for the outcome management in the Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) project. The author addresses the assessment method for each datacollection instrument and describes the questions asked in each questionnaire.
Outline:
Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire
Chronic Heart Failure Questionnaire
Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire
Short Form 36
Short Form 12
Duke Health Profile
Primary Care Assessment Survey
From the Paper "The questionnaire asks about frequent physical and psychological symptoms experienced by the CHF patient such as peripheral edema, insomnia, dyspnea, easy fatigability, depression and anxiety. Inquiries on the patient's social and physical functional capacities are also asked and rated by the patient. These include the patient's ability to walk at a certain distance, do household chores, effects of CHF on the patient's cognitive skills and travel habits. The patient is also asked to rate how his disease has affected his family. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments are also considered."
Tags: questionnaires, data management, heart and vascular diseases
Abstract This paper first examines the improvement of pain management at WellStar Health System. The impact of the Joint Commission's standards on pain management is also explored. The paper also discusses tjr cultural factors that influence one's perception of pain, using Asians' reluctance to express pain in public as an example. The paper explores the topic of datacollection to assess the quality of care in pain management. Lastly, this paper examines and describes the various assessment tools used for treatment of pain.
Table of Contents:
DataCollection: Pain Management
Process Improvement
Regulatory and Social Impact
- Agency Influence
- Social Influence
Datacollection methods
Assessment Tools and Pain Management
Conclusion
References
Appendix A
From the Paper "The topic of pain management in the healthcare setting is an important one when placing patient care as the most important goal in hospital management. The importance of pain management has reached the attention of the Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and state regulatory agencies. Other community stakeholders have a stake in this topic due to its importance in healthcare. Pain management from a regulatory and social point of view as well as a process improvement plan follows in the discussion. The data collection methodologies concerning pain management issues and the tools for audit provide the matrix for evaluation and the need for amending the change initiatives."
Abstract This paper discusses different approaches to collectingdata for research purposes. It also attempts to evaluate whether these approaches are suitable to answer the stated research question, "do murderers choose the method of killing a victim according to their personality traits?." The paper establishes the differences between qualitative and quantitative research and then introduces the most common forms of datacollection methods (interviews, focus groups, case studies, observations, documentary sources, questionnaires and experiments). The paper contains a bibliography, as well as a list of sources used.
Table of Contents:
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research
Interviews
Focus Groups
Case Studies
Observations
Documentary sources
Questionnaires
Experiments
Conclusions
From the Paper "Regarding the present research question, questionnaires are a suitable approach to determine murderers' personality traits. Already existing personality questionnaires, such as the Big Five Marker (Goldberg, 1992), the NEO-PI-R (Costa & McCrae, 1992) and the Big Five Inventory (John, Donahue & Kentle, 1991) could be used to determine the prisoners' personality traits, which show high reliability and validity rates. Generally, questionnaires seem to be appropriate because it allows for a large sample size. Furthermore, getting permission to post questionnaires to prisoners might be easier than getting the permission to administer questionnaires by hand or conduct interviews and focus groups in a prison setting. And not to forget the fact that sending out questionnaires is less time consuming and more cost effective than the other above mentioned data collection procedures."
Abstract The paper relates that administrators are calling on teachers to gather data related to student achievement and analyze it in order to create curriculum goals throughout the school system. The paper discusses the potential design and collection of data through a questionnaire and the Likert scale. The paper looks at the analysis of such data, the findings and a plan of action for the study.
Outline:
Problem Statement
Design and Collection of Data Collection, Analysis of Data and Findings
Plan of Action
From the Paper "Since the implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in 2001, it has become evident that all school systems must adhere to change if they are to meet the challenges given to them by governmental and educational leaders. In 2003 the schools in the New York City School system were additionally challenged by Mayor Bloomberg and Chancellor Klien through a program entitled Children First. Children first created expectations that schools, administrators and teachers would work toward reform that would require "leadership, empowerment and accountability", leading to a school system in the city that exceeded national requirements for achievement ("Children", 2007, sec. 1)."
Abstract This research proposal examines and analyzes seat belt usage by examining demographic and geographic information to determine if seat belt usage has increased nationwide, and if so, what effect this has had on traffic accidents and fatalities. It explains that research is obtained from other studies that have collecteddata from observation and surveys. Fieldwork studies are included. Controlled studies have been conducted on a large-scale basis and would be hard to recreate. This paper relies on comprehensive studies that have been conducted nationwide. The primary objectives of the data gathering throughout the course of the study obtains information that can:
? Determine if seat belts indeed save lives
? If there are correlations in some of the demographic data as to seat belt usages
? How successful law enforcement has been in increasing seat belt usage
To date, these studies indicate that there has been an increase in seat belt usage. This paper reviews and summarizes current available data to determine if the hypotheses proposed by this paper have been proven.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Problem Statement
Purpose of Research
Unit of Analysis and Variables
Research Objectives
Literature Review
Research Methodology
Research Design
DataCollection Sample Design
Field Work
Data Analysis
Limitations of Research
Results
Timeline and Budget
Bibliography
Appendices
From the Paper "The purpose of this literature research and review is to investigate the work done by previous researchers on the issue of seat belt usage. My objective is to find current and relevant information on seat belt usage and determine if usage has increased; if enforcement efforts have had any effect and what are the results of increased usage. The research will attempt to support previous works that indicate that seat belt usage has contributed to saving lives in traffic accidents. Several large organizations have studied this problem and there is ample significant research to choose from. The majority of research information for this paper will come from the National Center for Statistics and Analysis Center (NCSAC), National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)."
Abstract The paper identifies the purpose, research questions, study design and subjects and settings of J.L. Postmus' report,"In Their Own Words: Battered Women, Welfare and the Family Violence Option". The paper also examines the datacollection methods, data analysis procedures and the strengths and limitations of this study. The paper concludes that the study findings were valid and the research of high quality.
Outline:
Problem
Study Purpose
Research Questions
Study Design
Subjects and Settings
DataCollection Methods
Data Analysis Procedures
Strengths and Limitations
From the Paper "The problem the study was conducted to resolve was the apparent ineffectiveness of the Family Violence Option program as an option in helping battered women leave abusive relationships and eventually become economically independent (Postmus, 2002)."
"The problem is significant to nursing because of the impact of the recipients' experiences, attitudes and actions on their lives when faced with a system (which could be extended to the social services of a hospital) that is not receptive to their individual needs as victims and as person who wishes to establish themselves as emotionally and financially independent of their former partners. The significance of this research to nursing is also seen in the apparent danger that adapting a "catch-all" group of solutions for common problems (e.g. prioritizing rehabilitation over gaining economic independence) and one-sidedness with which each individual was assessed in order to achieve bureaucratic efficiency."
Abstract The paper explains the research problems, research questions and hypotheses interpretations of Anne-Marie Ambert in her study "A Qualitative Study of Peer Abuse and Its Effects: Theoretical and Empirical Implications". The paper identifies the strengths and limitations of the study as well as the ethical aspects, research design and setting and sample used. The paper then looks at the datacollection procedures, the data quality and the study's cognitive style analysis.
Outline:
Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses
Strengths and Limitations of the Study
The Interpretative Dimensions of the Research
The Ethical Aspects of a Study
Qualitative and Integrated Designs
Qualitative Sampling Designs
DataCollection Procedures
Data Quality in Qualitative Studies
Qualitative Analyses
From the Paper "Anne-Marie Ambert's "A Qualitative Study of Peer Abuse and Its Effects: Theoretical and Empirical Implications" first emerged as a need to respond to the question as to what and how various factors impact the formation of a child into an adult. As the study continued however, she identified a new research item. This revolves around the abuse that children are subjected to from the part of their peers. The issue is relevant in the initial context as peer abuse can easily impact the present and future of a child. Foremost, the issue is interesting when few academicians and psychologists have placed emphasis on it and even more so, when peer abuse occurs more often than parental abuse. The research hypothesis is clearly presented at the beginning of the study. The study itself is relevant as it is based on both literary references, as well as empirical evidence."
This paper provides an analysis of a qualitative research report: "Needs of Family Members of Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury" by
A. E. Bond, C. R. L. Draeger, B. Mandleco, and M. Donnelly.
Abstract The paper analyzes the study "Needs of Family Members of Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury," which attempts to determine the needs of brain trauma patients and their families who enter neurological ICU in need of more specific care. The paper outlines the study design, the datacollection and analysis methods and evaluates the study's strengths and weaknesses. The paper points out that, although the findings from this study are limited, the study does successfully outline the principles needed to formulate a more effective and comprehensive health care experience.
Outline:
Problem
Purpose
Research Question
Study Design
Subjects and Setting
DataCollection Methods
Data Analysis Procedures
Strengths and Limitations
From the Paper "The study, "Needs of Family Members of Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury," addresses to determine the needs of brain trauma patients who enter neurological ICU in need of more specific care. Traumatic brain surgery occurs in 500,000 persons each year in the United States; approximately 50,000 of these die before reaching the hospital (Bond, Draeger, Mandelco & Donnelly, 2003, p. 63)."
"According to the study, brain trauma patients normally are admitted to ICU for observation. However, 10% of those patients admitted, require immediate care, usually involving surgery or relieving pressure on the brain."
"Due to the nature of severe brain trauma, the ability for families to cope with the concept of this ailment becomes significantly more difficult. As unpredictable brain trauma injuries can be, it is even more important for medical staff to be aware of all the needs for the families and patients."
Critiques this work on the relationship between working young men and family and social structure. Discusses narrative style, datacollection and analysis methods and interpretation.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 4 sources, 1999, $ 95.95
Abstract The purpose of this essay is to present a critique of the following book: Willis, P.E. (1977). Learning to labour. Great Britain: Saxon House. The essay begins with a general description of the research that comprises the book. This is followed by a critique of the book's basic narrative style, its datacollection methods, data analysis methods, and its interpretation of findings. The essay concludes with a brief summary of the major points that were made
From the Paper "Introduction
The purpose of this essay is to present a critique of the following book: Willis, P.E. (1977). Learning to labour. Great Britain: Saxon House. The essay begins with a general description of the research that comprises the book. This is followed by a critique of the book's basic narrative style, its data collection methods, data analysis methods, and its interpretation of findings. The essay concludes with a brief summary of the major points that were made.
General Description
In general, the first section of the book, Learning to Labour reports on the methods and findings used in a comprehensive project financed by England's Social Science Research Council. The project consisted of qualitative ..."
Abstract This paper discusses the economic and demographic indicators used to collect information through the census data from 1850 to 1860. The author uses graphs, charts and tables to calculate indicator figures, which are compared in the analysis. The paper examines how the industrial revolution prompted migration from Europe to the United States.
From the Paper "In 1798, English philosopher and political economist by the name of Thomas Robert Malthus wrote the Essay on the Principle of Population in which he suggests that population doubles in size every quarter of a century or increases in geometrical ratio, whereas the means of subsistence cannot increase more quickly than arithmetic ratio (Lieberman, pg. 361, 2000). In his essay, Malthus claims that the economic destiny of the human race is impacted by rates of fertility, mortality, population size, and real wages."
Abstract This paper explains that businesses use information ,such as market research data about an individual's personal preferences, purchasing ability and real or perceived needs, in almost every conceivable way in order to maximize profits. The author points out that the government also uses this information to control crime in many questionable ways, such as the prevalence of surveillance cameras. The paper argues that this massive-scale, intrusive datacollection, maintenance and analysis may have its benefits but it should not be allowed to spread contagiously throughout society disregarding privacy and liberty. The paper includes long quotations.
From the Paper "The reality of the NSA spying program shows what can be accomplished by a government agency, operating in secret, supposedly against enemies of the American people. Some of the particular enemies being "data mined" appear to be more in the nature of political enemies, than threats to the lives of ordinary citizens. The ease with which this kind of surveillance can be accomplished should not be surprising rather it should encourage conscientious citizens to think of what else might be possible, and how all of one's information is being used, or misused."
Abstract This paper proposes quantitative research to determine if there is a disproportionate participation in crime by African Americans and Hispanic individuals. The author points out that it is extremely important to understand the biases that exist in sentencing African Americans and Hispanics so that this condition can be corrected. The paper describes research that proposes calculating disparity in sentencing through use of multiple regression statistical analysis that will consider many dependent variables.
Table of Contents:
Research Design
Setting Where Research is to be Conducted
Independent and Dependent Variables
Dependent variable
Independent Variables
DataCollection Method
Analysis of Data Disparity Ratio
Implication of Proposed Research
Importance of Research
Significance of Research
Appendix
Instruments to be Used in the Proposed Research
From the Paper "Further analysis of data will be conducted through multiple regression statistical analysis in which the dependent variable, the race and gender of offenders will = X and the independent variables in a multivariate regression model will = Y. Building a regression model for multivariate analysis includes collection of predictor and response values for common samples, and then fitting a predefined mathematical relationship to the collected data. Multivariate analysis is also referred to as factor analysis in which several predictive variables are simultaneously taken into account resulting in more accuracy."
A study proposal to further explore the degree to which data warehousing has been effective in assisting companies with the process and activities of forecasting, as well as in gaining competitive advantage.
Abstract This paper presents a study that aims to further establish the degree to which data warehousing has been used by organizations in achieving greater competitive advantage within the industries and markets in which they operate. In chapter One of this paper, an introduction of the study is provided, with the overall aims and objectives of the research proposal discussed. Chapter Two involves literature review on the subject. Chapter Three explains the research methodology, and Chapter Four uses this proposal on four case studies. Finally, Chapter Five provides a discussion and a review of the results.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Aims of the Study
Objectives of the Study
Significance of and Justification for the Study
Literature Review
Data Warehousing: Background
Deployment Obstacles
Data Warehouse Design
Benefits and Disadvantages Associated with Data Warehousing
Conclusions
Research Methodology
Research Design
DataCollection Data Analysis
Results of the Study
Case Study One: Godrej Consumer Products Limited
Case Study Two: Safeway
Case Study Three: Wachovia Corporation
Case Study Four: Standard Chartered Bank
Discussion
Review of the Results
References
From the Paper "Three of the companies were in periods of ongoing growth in relation to the evolution of data warehousing and its use within the companies while one company was still in the initiation-early deployment phase. While it would appear that some were in the maturity stage, most had specific plans for using the data warehouse as the basis for launching new business activities and strategies. On the basis of this evidence, it is particularly important to note that even during the initiation phase, it was possible for companies to begin to recognize gains in competitive advantage, which further supports the potential for data warehousing to aid businesses in gaining competitive ground."
