Using Data with Tables, Charts, and Graphs Vocabulary

Question 1

Analysis

Answer 1

The study of data to reveal patterns, trends, and relationships that can be used to solve healthcare problems

Question 2

Cell

Answer 2

The intersection of a particular column and row

Question 3

Data

Answer 3

Information gathered from interviews, direct observation, or testing

Question 4

Database Program

Answer 4

A program that enables a user to enter extensive collections of data into multiple related tables, and then perform complex types of analysis

Question 5

Graphic

Answer 5

A format that displays data visually

Question 6

Patterns

Answer 6

Predictably repeating data values

Question 7

Relationship

Answer 7

A state in which two or more data values are related

Question 8

Relevant Data

Answer 8

Data that are directly linked to the topic or issue being examined

Question 9

Spreadsheet

Answer 9

A digital document containing rows and columns

Question 10

Spreadsheet Program

Answer 10

A program that enables a user to enter data into tables, use formulas to perform calculations, and then display the data in a variety of graphical formats

Question 11

Statistics

Answer 11

A field of study that deals with the collection and analysis of data

Question 12

Statistics Program

Answer 12

A program that enables a user to enter data and perform very complex and often automated analyses

Question 13

Tabular-Table

Answer 13

A format that uses rows and columns to display data values

Question 14

Trends

Answer 14

The general directions of movement of data values

Question 15

Word-Processing Program

Answer 15

A program that enables a user to create text reports and simple tables