Basic Allied Health Statistics and Analysis

Sensible Approach: Chapters start with basic concepts then move readers, step-by-step, through analytical applications to build confidence with data and information management.

Introductory Content: To ease readers into what may be foreign subject matter, Chapter 1 discusses common uses of statistics in health care, setting the stage for better understanding and application later.

Math Primer: Practice problems and a basic math review in Chapter 2 help learners gauge their level of math proficiency and identify gaps in skills needed for success in health information careers.

Supporting Stats: Chapters on rates, variability, reliability and validity explain concepts HIM professionals use to evaluate and select the right statistical tools for the problem at hand.

Research Fundamentals: A “Fundamentals of Research” chapter explores current research methodologies used in health care and demonstrates how they influence health information roles.

Selected Answer Sets: Self-tests, chapter tests, unit tests, and a mock final exam include only selected answer sets, providing ample practice and opportunities for those irreplaceable “eureka!” moments.

Revamped Content. Based on faculty feedback, completely reorganized chapters deliver information with better flow while material updates present the latest HIM approaches in practice.

Homework Challenges. Chapter tests offer answers to even-numbered problems, leaving other problems to challenge readers as at-home assignments.

New Self-Assessments. Revised self-test questions in every chapter give readers practice with current issues in health care and new data.

Fresh Testing. Refreshed chapter test questions offer new opportunities for students to test their mastery of statistical approaches and the ways they can help hospitals and health-care settings improve patient care.

Coding Updates. International Classification of Diseases (ICD) procedural and diagnostic codes throughout the chapters reflect the 2015 conversion from ICD-9 to ICD-10 standards in electronic health care transactions.