Fundamentals of Statistics in Health Administration

There is a vast need for statistical analysis and applications in health care administration. Statistics are a key element of many health administration courses, including financial management, and quantitative methods, but texts in this area typically presume quantitative skills that students and many professionals so often lack. This text fills the needs of both students and practicing health care managers who must apply statistical concepts and methods to real world health care management problems and issues. Fundamentals of Statistics in Health Administration covers essential fundamentals in a user-friendly way with a strong emphasis on practical application of statistics in health administration. The text is highly structured with step by step instructions throughout. There is an emphasis on Excel and other commonly used programs but manual calculations are given careful attention as well.