Application Exercises 1. Using the following Internet source, Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce at http://phpartners.org/health_stats.html, select a source to find healthcare data, analyze that source and the data provided, and develop a description of your chosen source for the class.

2. Practice with some basic statistical calculations.

a. It was reported in your department meeting that over the past year your hospital increased the number of employees by 12 percent. Last year there were 347 people employed, how many are employed this year?

b. Your manager needs to purchase a personal computer for the new receptionist in the department. The usual price is $1,100. The local supply company gives the facility a 11.5 percent reduction on all items they purchase. What price will your manager have to pay?

c. Your beginning salary as an analyst in the HIM department is $16.50 per hour. You are due to receive a 3.5 percent cost of living adjustment (raise) in your next paycheck. Your performance evaluation is coming up in one month and you are pretty certain you will receive an additional 2 percent increase based on your excellent performance as part of the performance plan that is in place. What should your hourly wage be next week with the cost of living raise and then what do you anticipate it would be after receiving a performance increase?

d. Last year, you purchased equipment in the HIM department for $10,250. You have been told that the equipment you bought has depreciated in value by 15 percent. What is the value of the equipment now? e. You just scored 15 correct out of a possible 40 on your HIM test. What percentage did you earn? f. Over the last 20 years, the number of hospitals in your state decreased from 320 to 240. What is the percentage of decrease?