What Are the Benefits of Data Integration

question 18

Multiple Choice

What are the benefits of data integration?

• A)Potential for improved remote access of clinical data from various systems
• B)Trend analysis of financial and clinical data
• C)Encouraging the use of systems customized to meet department specifications
• D)Development of a computer-based patient record
• E)Facilitation of data collection for accreditation purposes

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Definitions:

Median

A measure of central tendency that identifies the middle value in a dataset when the numbers are arranged in ascending or descending order.

Central Tendency

A measure that represents the center point or typical value of a dataset.

Average

A statistical measure that determines the central tendency of a set of numbers by dividing the sum of all numbers by the count of the numbers.

Outliers

Those scores in a distribution that are noticeably much more extreme than the majority of scores. Whether a score is an outlier or not is usually an arbitrary decision made by the researcher.