Attribute data are discrete whole numbers and not continuous. Examples of attribute data plotted as ratio data on u-charts include figures such as:
Suggested Answer: A
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13 comments · newest first
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Malcom
11 months ago
Are we sure these are all attribute data?
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Katheryn
12 months ago
Wait, D doesn't sound right at all.
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Dexter
12 months ago
C seems more like a ratio than attribute data.
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Shonda
12 months ago
I think B is a better example!
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Rebbecca
1 year ago
A is definitely attribute data.
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Steffanie
1 year ago
I recall that u-charts are for monitoring counts, so "total number of patient falls" seems like the most straightforward option here.
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Meaghan
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused about the difference between ratios and percentages in this context. I feel like "percentage of patients readmitted" might not be the best choice.
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Loreta
1 year ago
I think "total number of medication errors" sounds right since it’s a count of discrete events, similar to practice questions we did.
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Vilma
1 year ago
I remember attribute data being about counts, but I'm not sure if "total number of patient falls" fits the u-chart concept.
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Gaston
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'll need to make sure I fully understand the requirements and the implications of each option before selecting my answer.
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Dottie
1 year ago
Based on my understanding, the ap issues command is used to get details about a specific issue, including the associated log files. So I'm going to go with option B for this one.
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Reena
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by all the details about the purchase orders and receipts. Let me re-read this carefully.
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Joseph
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not super familiar with the different types of information management systems, so I'm not totally confident in my answer. I'll have to make an educated guess and hope for the best.