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Question 2
EMR stands for Electronic Medical Records.
TRUE
Question 3
QI stands for Quality Improvement.
TRUE
Question 4
Patient is a person who may not be directly involved in the development or use of analytics within the
HCO, but who holds considerable influence (positive or negative) over the support of analytics
initiatives.
FALSE
Question 5
BI stands for Business Intelligence.
TRUE
Question 6
Skill sets useful for Healthcare Analytics Professionals:
- Communications
- Technical
- Clinical
- Quality improvement
- Analytical
TRUE
Question 7
DMAIC stands for Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control.
TRUE
Question 8
Quality is the degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of
desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge.
TRUE
Question 9
VSM stands for Value Stream Map.
TRUE
Question 10
There are only two components of Healthcare Quality Measurement: Process and Outcomes.
FALSE
Question 11
PDCA stands for Plan-Do-Check-Act.
TRUE
Question 12
Uniqueness is one of the data quality dimensions.
FALSE
Question 13
Timeliness is one of the data quality dimensions.
TRUE
Question 14
HCOs require strong and effective data governance strategies and structures. As data owners, HCOs
have a responsibility for: Data quality, Privacy and security, Business rules, Availability, Periodicity, and
Performance.
TRUE
Question 15
Healthcare QI specialists are important stakeholders in the data quality.
TRUE
Question 16
Comparability is one of the data quality dimensions.
TRUE
Question 17
The mean is the ariphmetic average of a data set.
TRUE
Question 18
Median and percentiles are not impacted by extreme outliers in a data set.
TRUE
Question 19
Box-and-Whisker Plot is used to determine if there is a correlation between two variables.
FALSE
Question 20
Is the information value chain presented below in the correct order?
FALSE
Question 21
Data type defines what operations can be performed on data stored in a database.
TRUE
Question 22
Relevant and actionable are the two most important qualities of indicators.
TRUE
Question 23
An example of measures includes time.
TRUE
Question 24
KPI stands for Key Performance Image.
FALSE
Question 25
The data and process changes may result in incorrect calculations of indicators.
TRUE
Question 26
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are expressed in non-financial measures.
TRUE
Question 27
Data quality might not be an issue if baseline data are collected manually.
FALSE
Question 28
Baseline data do not have to be based on and measured in the exact same way as the indicators
developed for the QI project.
FALSE
Question 29
"Identifying possible counter measures to address root causes" is one of the steps in identifying and
selecting improvement opportunities.
TRUE
Question 30
Baseline data are based on the indicators developed for the QI project.
TRUE
Question 31
Baseline performance data is a quantitative description of some aspect of an organization's performance
measured prior to undertaking an improvement initiative.
TRUE
Question 32
Descriptive statistics are used to describe the basic features of the data in a study and often include such
measure as the mean, median, standard deviation, etc.
TRUE
Question 33
The central line of control chart is drawn at the median value of the observations being plotted.
FALSE
Question 34
Inferential statistics are used to describe the basic features of the data in a study and often include such
measure as the mean, median, standard deviation, etc.
FALSE
Question 35
Six sigma uses ANOVA to detect the differences in the performance.
TRUE
Question 36
Hypothesis testing is the use of statistics to determine the probability that a given hypothesis is true.
TRUE
Question 37
The starting point of all data visualizations is to select an appropriate visualization approach.
FALSE
Question 38
End users must be involved in the design of dashboards.
TRUE
Question 39
Composition is used to study how data points are distributes through out the data set.
FALSE
Question 40
Statistical control charts (SPC) can highlight the changes in the process performance.
TRUE
Question 41
Poorly designed portal is the main barrier to "self-serve".
TRUE
Question 42
Data mining has a strong predictive component.
TRUE
Question 43
Predictive analysis is developed from the fields of statistics, computer science and computer
engineering.
TRUE
Question 44
Output variable is the primary factor that is evaluated for a predictive test.
TRUE
Question 45
Predictive analysis uses statistical approach to analyze large volumes of data.
TRUE
Question 46
Dependent variable is the input to the formula in any statistical method.
FALSE
Question 47
Enforcing data governance policies and procedures is the responsibility of leaders.
TRUE
Question 48
Technical is the most important of the three layers of excellence of an analytical HCO.
FALSE
Question 49
Value of analytics is demonstrated by clear results.
TRUE
Question 50
Analytics teams must be agile.
TRUE
Question 51
Strategy, tactical decisions and agility are the three categories of work done by analytics.
FALSE
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Patient is the person who supports and provides financial resources for the development and
implementation of the analytics infrastructure.
Answers: True
False
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Customer/user is a person within the HCO who accesses analytical tools, or uses the output of analytical
tools, to support decision making and to drive actions.
Answers: True
False
Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Influencer is a person who may not be directly involved in the development or use of analytics within the
HCO, but who holds considerable influence (positive or negative) over the support of analytics
initiatives.
Answers: True
False
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
There are only two components of Healthcare Quality Measurement: Process and Outcomes.
Answers: True
False
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
There are five fundamental principals to the Lean approach to improving healthcare quality and
performance: Specify value, Identify the value stream, Flow, Pull, and Perfection.
Answers: True
False
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
A list of activities associated with maintaining a healthcare data system that supports the needs of an HCO
includes data modeling, data creating, data storage and data usage.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
A list of activities associated with maintaining a healthcare data system that supports the needs of an HCO
includes data storage and data usage.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 3
0 out of 10 points
HCOs require strong and effective data governance strategies and structures. As data owners, HCOs have a
responsibility for: Data quality, Privacy and security, Business rules, Availability, Periodicity, and
Performance.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
The mean, the median and the mode are the three most common measures of central tendency.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 8
0 out of 10 points
Values which are mutually exclusive and follow a specific order are called categorical data.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Data type defines what operations can be performed on data stored in a database.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 9
10 out of 10 points
The data and process changes may result in incorrect calculations of indicators.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Pareto charts are useful in determining important contributing factors to quality problems.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
Baseline data are based on the indicators developed for the QI project.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 8
10 out of 10 points
Data quality might not be an issue if baseline data are collected manually.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 10
10 out of 10 points
Baseline data do not have to be based on and measured in the exact same way as the indicators developed for
the QI project.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Descriptive statistics are used to describe the basic features of the data in a study and often include such
measure as the mean, median, standard deviation, etc.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
The central line of control chart is drawn at the median value of the observations being plotted.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Composition is used to study how data points are distributes through out the data set.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 10
10 out of 10 points
Statistical control charts (SPC) can highlight the changes in the process performance.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Predictive analysis is developed from the fields of statistics, computer science and computer
engineering.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
Output variable is the primary factor that is evaluated for a predictive test.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Knowing what has happened would be enough to make decisions necessary to transfer the transform the
healthcare industry.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
10 out of 10 points
The only two skills that are useful for Healthcare Analytics Professionals are Communications and
Technical.
Answers: True
False
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
HCO stands for Health Concerned Organization.
Answers: True
False
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
EMR stands for Electronic Modern Records.
Answers: True
False
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
PDSA stands for Plan-Do-Study-Act.
Answers: True
False
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
There is one QI methodology used in healthcare today - Six Sigma.
Answers: True
False
Question 8
10 out of 10 points
An outcome is an individual, quantifiable endpoint that is focused on the patient.
Answers: True
False
Question 9
10 out of 10 points
PDCA stands for Plan-Do-Check-Analyze.
Answers: True
False
Question 10
10 out of 10 points
As a general rule of thumb, somewhat between 5 percent and 20 percent of activity in healthcare can be
considered value-added, whereas the remainder is considered non-value-added.
Answers: True
False
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Influencer is a person who may not be directly involved in the development or use of analytics within the
HCO, but who holds considerable influence (positive or negative) over the support of analytics initiatives.
Answers: True
False
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Most common types of analytics tools are statistical tools, visualization, and data profiling and quality.
Answers: True
False
Question 3
10 out of 10 points
The key elements of an HCO's data infrastructure include servers and physical storage.
Answers: True
False
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
HIT stands for Health Information Technology.
Answers: True
False
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Analytics consists of the tools and techniques to explore, analyze, and extract value and insight from
healthcare data.
Answers: True
False
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
DMAIC stands for Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control.
Answers: True
False
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
PDCA stands for Plan-Do-Check-Analyze.
Answers: True
False
Question 8
10 out of 10 points
VSM stands for Value Stream Map.
Answers: True
False
Question 9
10 out of 10 points
The data and process changes may result in incorrect calculations of indicators.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
KPI stands for Key Performance Indicator.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) focus on the aspects that are most critical for the success of the organization.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 4
0 out of 10 points
SMART: Specific, Metric, Actionable, Relevant, Time-bound
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: False
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
KPI stands for Key Performance Image.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
Impact/effort grids are used to determine the root causes of quality problems.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
Baseline data are based on the indicators developed for the QI project.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 8
10 out of 10 points
Baseline performance data is a quantitative description of some aspect of an organization's performance measured
prior to undertaking an improvement initiative.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 9
10 out of 10 points
Data quality might not be an issue if baseline data are collected manually.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 10
10 out of 10 points
Financial concerns are the most important reasons to undertake an improvement project.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
The data and process changes may result in incorrect calculations of indicators.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
KPI stands for Key Performance Indicator.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Relevant and actionable are the two most important qualities of indicators.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
Key Performance Indicators and their associated targets should be time-bound.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) do not need to be reported frequently.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
Is the following order of five QI phases correct:
Define the problem => Identify opportunities => Execute improvement activities => Evaluate outcomes =>
Sustain changes
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
Baseline data are based on the indicators developed for the QI project.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 8
10 out of 10 points
Impact/effort grids are used to determine the root causes of quality problems.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 9
10 out of 10 points
Data quality might not be an issue if baseline data are collected manually.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 10
10 out of 10 points
Is the following order of five QI phases correct:
Define the problem => Execute improvement activities => Identify opportunities => Evaluate outcomes =>
Sustain changes
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Descriptive statistics are used to describe the basic features of the data in a study and often include such
measure as the mean, median, standard deviation, etc.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Inferential statistics are used to draw conclusions about a population using a sample and often include such
methods as hypothesis testing.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 3
0 out of 10 points
Hypothesis testing is the use of statistics to determine the probability that a given hypothesis is false.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 4
0 out of 10 points
Hypothesis testing starts with the assumption that there is no difference between the groups.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Statistical procedures can be divided into two major categories: descriptive statistics and inferential
statistics.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 3
0 out of 10 points
Inferential statistics are used to draw conclusions about a population using a sample and often include such
methods as hypothesis testing.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 4
0 out of 10 points
Inferential statistics are used to describe the basic features of the data in a study and often include such
measure as the mean, median, standard deviation, etc.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 5
0 out of 10 points
The central line of control chart is drawn at the median value of the observations being plotted.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
End users must be involved in the design of dashboards.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
The starting point of all data visualizations is to select an appropriate visualization approach.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 8
10 out of 10 points
Composition is used to study how data points are distributes through out the data set.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 9
10 out of 10 points
Poorly designed portal is the main barrier to "self-serve".
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 10
10 out of 10 points
Automation enhances the usability of analytics.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Statistical methods are used to identify unusual variations in the performance.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Hypothesis testing involves a test of statistical significance.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Hypothesis testing is the use of statistics to determine the probability that a given hypothesis is true.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
One-sample t-test is used to compare the performance of two groups.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 5
0 out of 10 points
The central line of control chart is drawn at the median value of the observations being plotted.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
Statistical control charts (SPC) can highlight the changes in the process performance.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
Automation enhances the usability of analytics.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 8
10 out of 10 points
The starting point of all data visualizations is to select an appropriate visualization approach.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 9
10 out of 10 points
End users must be involved in the design of dashboards.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 10
10 out of 10 points
Causes of poor chart usability include explanation, discrimination, and construction.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Data mining has a strong predictive component.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Output variable is the primary factor that is evaluated for a predictive test.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Dependent variable is the input to the formula in any statistical method.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
Predictive analysis is comprised of a single predictive approach.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Predictive analysis is developed from the fields of statistics, computer science and computer engineering.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
Technical is the most important of the three layers of excellence of an analytical HCO.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
Strategy, tactical decisions and agility are the three categories of work done by analytics.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 8
10 out of 10 points
Enforcing data governance policies and procedures is the responsibility of leaders.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 9
0 out of 10 points
Technical infrastructure must be robust.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 10
10 out of 10 points
Strategic activities help building a sustainable analytics infrastructure.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Predictive analysis is developed from the fields of statistics, computer science and computer engineering.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Are these steps for the Advanced Analytics Modeling and Deployment Process in the correct order?
Determining predictive analytic requirements => Understanding and preparing data => Implementing an
appropriate model => Evaluating performance of a model => Deploying the solution
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Predictive analysis is comprised of a single predictive approach.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
Predictive analysis uses statistical approach to analyze large volumes of data.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Knowing what has happened would be enough to make decisions necessary to transfer the transform the
healthcare industry.
Answers: True
False
Question 3
10 out of 10 points
The key elements of an HCO's data infrastructure include servers and physical storage.
Answers: True
False
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
EMR stands for Electronic Modern Records.
Answers: True
False
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Most common types of analytics tools are statistical tools, visualization, and data profiling and quality.
Answers: True
False
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
DMAIC stands for Detect-Measure-Act-Improve-Control.
Answers: True
False
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
Quality is the degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of
desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge.
Answers: True
False
Question 8
10 out of 10 points
DMAIC stands for Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control.
Answers: True
False
Question 9
10 out of 10 points
There are five fundamental principals to the Lean approach to improving healthcare quality and
performance: Specify value, Identify the value stream, Flow, Pull, and Perfection.
Answers: True
False
Question 10
10 out of 10 points
There is one QI methodology used in healthcare today - Six Sigma.
Answers: True
False
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Accuracy is one of the data quality dimensions.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
"Multiple data sources" is one of the major causes of data quality problems.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Data Stewardship is the ultimate authority on how data is managed throughout the enterprise.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
HCOs have no responsibility for the data they own.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Data modeling helps to alleviate the complex data representation problem.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
The standard deviation, the mean, and the median are the three most common measures of central tendency.
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
Median and percentiles are not impacted by extreme outliers in a data set.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 8
10 out of 10 points
Grades (A,B,C,D,F) are the examples of Ordinal data.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 9
10 out of 10 points
The mean is the ariphmetic average of a data set.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 10
0 out of 10 points
Is the information value chain presented below in the correct order?
Information --> Analysis--> Data --> Action --> Outcomes
Selected Answer: [None Given]
Correct Answer: False
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Relevant and actionable are the two most important qualities of indicators.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are expressed in non-financial measures.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 3
10 out of 10 points
The data and process changes may result in incorrect calculations of indicators.
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) focus on the aspects that are most critical for the success of the organization.
Selected Answer: True
False
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Six sigma uses ANOVA to detect the differences in the performance.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Statistical procedures can be divided into two major categories: descriptive statistics and inferential
statistics.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 4
0 out of 10 points
The central line of control chart is drawn at the median value of the observations being plotted.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Hypothesis testing starts with the assumption that there is no difference between the groups.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
Statistical control charts (SPC) can be used to represent the distribution of data.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
The starting point of all data visualizations is to select an appropriate visualization approach.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 8
10 out of 10 points
End users must be involved in the design of dashboards.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 9
10 out of 10 points
Automation enhances the usability of analytics.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 10
10 out of 10 points
Composition is used to study how data points are distributes through out the data set.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 1
10 out of 10 points
Data mining has a strong predictive component.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Predictive analysis is developed from the fields of statistics, computer science and computer engineering.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 3
10 out of 10 points
Predictive analysis is comprised of a single predictive approach.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
Knowing what has happened would be enough to make decisions necessary to transfer the transform the
healthcare industry.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 5
10 out of 10 points
Output variable is the primary factor that is evaluated for a predictive test.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 6
10 out of 10 points
Analytics teams must be agile.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 7
10 out of 10 points
Value of analytics is demonstrated by clear results.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 8
10 out of 10 points
Technical infrastructure must be robust.
Selected Answer: True
Answers: True
False
Question 9
10 out of 10 points
Strategy, tactical decisions and agility are the three categories of work done by analytics.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False
Question 10
10 out of 10 points
Technical is the most important of the three layers of excellence of an analytical HCO.
Selected Answer: False
Answers: True
False