1. Select two counties in the state where you reside (Clark county and Nye county).
2. Select two social determinants of health and two health outcomes.
3. Compile data on your two social determinants and two health outcomes for the two counties, and compare them to the corresponding indicators at the state and national levels. Make sure that you include the sources of data for every health indicator. Sources must be retrieved from the agency directly collecting the data, not from a magazine or journal article mentioning the data. Wikipedia is never a source. Check the attached PDF for sources of data.
4. Present your data in a table or a bar chart similar to the ones in the attached document.
5. Reflect on the data you collected (findings as expected, surprising, reflect what you observe in your daily personal and professional life, etc.). Approximately 100-150 words.

Resources: The attached document has data on a variety of health indicators (outcomes, behaviors, and determinants) for the Lower Rio Grande Valley and compares that data to those at the state and national levels. Use the document as a guide for a variety of indicators as well as for sources of the data; each slide includes the source of data.
The following websites provide good sources of data on a myriad of health and health-related indicators.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
• Census Bureau, American FactFinder
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, County Health Rankings
• Census Bureau, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates

Your assignment will contain 16 data points per the Assignment response format attached

• ●  Part A: Inferential Statistics Data Plan and Analysis
• ●  Part B: Write up of Results
  Part A: Prepare Data Plan, Analyze Data, and Complete Part A of the Assignment #3 Template
  ➢ Task 1: Select Variables. Review the variables you used for assignments #1 and #2. Select your
  qualitative socioeconomic variable as your grouping variable and the two expenditure variables from the variables used in these previous assignments. Fill in Table 1: Variables Selected for Analysis with name, description, and type of variable (i.e., qualitative or quantitative).
  ➢ Task 2: Select and Run a One Sample Confidence Interval Analysis. For one expenditure variable, select and run the appropriate method for estimating a parameter, based on a statistic (i.e., confidence interval method). Complete Table 2: Confidence Interval Information and Results, which follows the format outlined by Kozak and the course’s problem-solving approach, including:
  • ○  Random variable stated in words
  • ○  Confidence interval method, including rationale and assumptions
  • ○  Method used for analyzing data (i.e., web applets, Excel, TI calculator, etc.).
  • ○  Results obtained
  • ○  Interpretation
    ➢ Task 3: Select Two Sample Hypothesis Test. Using the second expenditure variable (with the socioeconomic variable as the grouping variable), select and run the appropriate method for making decisions about two parameters relative to observed statistics (i.e., two sample
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hypothesis test method). Complete Table 3: Two Sample Hypothesis Test Analysis, which follows the format outlined by Kozak and the course’s problem-solving approach, including:

• ○  Hypotheses (null and alternative).
• ○  Two sample hypothesis testing method, including rationale and assumptions
• ○  Method used for analyzing data (i.e., web applets, Excel, TI calculator, etc.).
• ○  Results obtained.
• ○  Interpretation (i.e., Reject the null hypothesis OR Fail to reject null hypothesis)
  Step 2: Write Up Results and Complete Part B of the Assignment #3 Template
  For this 1 to 2 page section, refer to the inferential statistics data plan and computations done for Part A of this assignment. Address the following area:
  ➢ Introduction. Based on the scenario you submitted for the second assignment, provide a brief description of scenario, including the variables that were used in this analysis. Include a completed “Table 1: Variables Selected for Analysis to show the variables you selected for analysis.
  ➢ Data Set Description and Method Used for Analysis. Briefly describe the data set, using information provided with data set and write up in Assignment #2. Also describe what method(s) (i.e., free web applets, Excel, TI Calculator) you used to analyze the data.
  ➢ Results. In this section, you will report the results of your inferential statistics data analysis.
  For the Confidence Interval Analysis, write one paragraph that includes:

o Statistical method used, including rationale and whether assumptions were met.
o Statistical Interpretation. The statistical interpretation is that the confidence interval
has a probability (1−α, where α is the complement of the confidence level) of containing
the population parameter.
o Real World Interpretation. Explain the results in everyday language. Recommend
reviewing the text and information from the classroom for examples on how to report results in everyday language.
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For the Two Sample Hypothesis Test Analysis, write one paragraph that includes: o Hypotheses that were assessed. See below table for example format:
Examples Format for Writing Null and Alternative Hypotheses, in Words
Null Hypothesis: There is no significant difference in [insert variable name] between [insert group 1 name] and [insert group 2 name] households.
Alternative Hypothesis:
➢ For two-tailed (≠): There is a significant difference in [insert variable name] between [insert group 1 name] and [insert group 2 name] households.
➢ For one-tailed (>): [Insert group 1 name] has statistically significantly higher [insert variable name] than [insert group 2 name].
➢ For one-tailed (<): [Insert group 1 name] has statistically significantly lower [insert variable name] than [insert group 2 name].
o Statistical method used, including rationale and whether assumptions were met. See below table for example format:
Example Format for Writing Statistical Method with Rationale
To determine whether the there was a difference in [insert household expenditure] between [insert names of two groups), a [insert name of hypothesis test used] was used. It was the appropriate statistical method, because [insert rationale]. The assumptions were assessed [insert information about the assumptions assessed and whether they were met].
o Conclusion from the Results. This is where you state whether to reject Ho or fail to reject Ho including the p-value that was obtained. The rule is: if the p-value < α, then reject Ho. If the p-value ≥α, then fail to reject Ho.
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o Real World Interpretation. Explain, in everyday language, the results. If any of the assumptions were not met, describe how it might affect conclusions. Address issues of Type I and/or Type II Error, where appropriate. Recommend reviewing the text and information from the classroom for examples on how to report results in everyday language.
➢ Discussion– Write one paragraph that summarizes the results of your findings and how they may be helpful to the person described in the scenario, when making a household budget.
Assignment Submission: Name the file that contains your completed Assignment #3 Inferential Statistics Analysis – Template using the following format: “Assignment3-StudentLastName.” Submit it via the Assignments area in the LEO classroom in the “Assignment #3: Inferential Statistics Analysis and Writeup” folder.
Grading Rubric for Assignment #3
Part A: Prepare Data Plan, Analyze Data, and Complete Part A of the Template
Selection of variables and completion of table 10%
Selection and Calculation of Confidence Interval Analysis: 20% ● Selection of Appropriate Test and Rationale
● Assumptions
● Method Used and Calculation
● Conclusion
● Statistical Interpretation
Selection and Calculation of Two Sample Hypothesis Test: 20% ● Research Question and Hypotheses
● Selection of Appropriate Test and Rationale
● Assumptions
● Method Used and Calculation ● Conclusion, including p-value ● Statistical Interpretation
Part B: Write Up of Results
Introduction and Description of Data Set 5%
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     Confidence Interval. Summarized: 15%

• ●  Statistical method used, including rationale and whether assumptions were met
• ●  Statistical Interpretation
• ●  Real World Interpretation.
  Two Sample Hypothesis Test. Summarized: 15% ● Hypotheses
  ● Statistical method used, including rationale and whether assumptions were met. ● Conclusion from the Results.
  ● Real World Interpretation.
  Discussion 5%
  Wrote clearly, concisely, and with few errors. 10% Easy to understand.

The Differences Between Song Versions

For this week’s paper, choose one of the following pairs of songs:
1. “A Little Bird Told Me” by Paula Waston (from the Spotify list) and Evelyn Knight’s version on YouTube: A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME ~ Evelyn Knight & The Stardusters (1948) (Links to an external site.)
2. “Shake, Rattle and Roll” by Big Joe Turner and by Bill Haley and the Comets (Both are included with the textbook.)
3. “Hound Dog” by Big Mamma Thornton and by Elvis Presley
Both versions are on YouTube:
Big Mama Thornton – Hound Dog (1952) Blues (Links to an external site.)
elvis presley-hound dog (Links to an external site.)
4. “Sixty Minute Man” by Billy Ward and the Dominos and by Roberta Lee and Hardrock Gunter
Both versions are on YouTube:
Billy Ward and The Dominos – Sixty Minute Man (Links to an external site.)
HARDROCK GUNTER & ROBERTA LEE – SIXTY MINUTE MAN – TENNESSEE BLUES – DECCA 46363 (Links to an external site.)
For this week’s paper, discuss the differences in the two versions of the same song. Are there different instruments? Did the gender of the singer change? Did the form of the song remain the same? What is the target audience of each piece? What are some characteristics of the songs that indicate the target audience? Do a little research and discuss the success of each song. Which version has stood the test of time?
Research your topic and write a 300-word paper.
Use 12-point font, double-spaced.
Use at least one source other than your book.
Properly cite all external sources.
 
Response Parameters
*Must be written in APA style and be at least 300 words, excluding heading, titles, and references.
*The source material used in all assignments, including the class text, must be properly cited and referenced in accordance with APA style!! No Plagiarism!!