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Line graphs can be used to illustrate the relationship between continuous quantities. True of False |
True |
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This type of sample consists of individuals from the population chosen in such a way that every individual has an equal chance of being selected. a. cluster b. simple c. judgement d. quota |
B. Simple
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Which of the following is the repeatability of scientific observations? a. Theory B. Validity C. Reliability D. Integrity |
C. Reliability |
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This type of research describing events, persons, and so on without the use of numerical data is called. a. qualitative b. hypothetical c. theoretical d. quantitative |
A. Qualitative |
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Which graph displays vertical bars to depict frequency distribution for continuous data? A. Frequency distribution table B. Line Graph C. Pie Graph D. Histogram |
D. Histogram
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Community Hospital sees 3,774 outpatients each week. The outpatient coder is expected to code 168 records per day in a 5 day work week. How many FTEs are needed to code these records? A. 4.5 B. 5 C. 4 D. 22.5 |
4.5 FTEs |
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What is the simplest type of categorical data where the values fall into unordered categories? A. Interval B. Ratio C. Nominal D. Ordinal |
C. Nominal |
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When creating a frequency distribution table, which of the following statements is NOT a basic rule to follow? A. Do not produce gaps between classes. B. Choose classes that cover the smallest and largest groups. C. Make certain that each item can go into only one class. D. As a general rule, use between ten and fifteen classes. |
D. As a general rule, use between 10 and 15 classes.
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Continuous data is a type of numerical data that contains only a finite number of results. True or False? |
False |
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During September the HIM department received 344 requests for patient information. 303 requests were answered within the specified 7-day time frame. What is the rate of compliance in answering requests within the specified time frame? A. 88.1% B. 11.3% C. 12. 47% D. 88.0% |
A. 88.1% |
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An employee earning $11.75/hr has been awarded a 4.2% merit increase. What will the employees hourly salary be with this increase? A. $12.22 B. $12.23 C. $12.24 D. $12.25 |
C. $12.24 |
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Which type of research entails manipulation of a situation in some way in order to test a hypothesis? A. hypothetical B. experimental C. evaluation D. correlation |
B. Experimental |
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You currently lease scanning equipment at a cost of $2,200/quarter and three copy machines as a cost of $175/month. What will you need to budget annually for this lease equipment? A. $15,100 B. $8,800 C. $10,900 D. $9,325 |
A. $15,100 |
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Which type of research provides data about the population you are studying and is also called statistical research? A. Causal B. Conclusive C. Descriptive D. Historical |
C. Descriptive |
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Which of the following graphs is often used to show data over time? A. Histograms B. Line Graphs C. Bar Graphs D. Scatter Diagrams |
B. Line Graphs
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In the following list of length of stay days, 20, 10, 7, 14, 8, what is the mean? A. 10 B. 29.5 C. 11.8 D. 9.8 |
C. 11.8 |
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In a filing system containing a total of 25,427 records, 193 are identified as misfiles. What is the filing accuracy rate? A. 0.76% B. 99.2% C. 8% D. .99% |
B. 99.2%
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What do the wedges or divisions in a pie graph represent? A. Classes B. Frequency groups C. Percentages D. Various data |
C. Percentages |
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____________ is used to determine whether there is a correlation, or relationship, between two characteristics. A. Pictogram B. Frequency polygram C. Histogram D. Scatter diagram |
D. Scatter Diagram |
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Spreadsheet software programs allow you to enter text, numbers, and formulas. True or False? |
True |
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Observation is a data collection method that gathers data from a relatively large number of cases at a particular time. True or False? |
False |
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The degree to which scientific observations actually measure or record what they purport to measure is referred to as: A. Validity B. Integrity C. Reliability D. Theory |
A. Validity |
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A statement of the predicted relationship of what the researcher is studying is called a theory. True or False? |
False |
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The type of research that uses methods or numbers including comparisons of population and statistical analysis, to describe results is called: A. Conclusive B. Descriptive C. Qualitative D. Quantitative |
D. Quantitative |
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The HIM dpt will experience a 18% increase in the number of discharges coded per day as a result of a new pediatric clinic. The 18% increase is projected to be 125 additional records per day. The standard time to code this type of record is 12 minutes. What is the number of FTEs required to handle this increased volume in coding based on a 7-hour day? A. 3.5 B. 3.6 C. 2.4 D. 2.5 |
B. 3.6 |