Instructions
As a data manager you are often tasked with developing graphs for various projects, committees, and focus groups. The Revenue Taskforce would like you to develop a set of graphs to analyze the number of patient visits, length of stay, and payment methods. You will compile a presentation of findings for the next meeting.

Using the sample patient file create at least three graphs.
Create a 6-8 slide PowerPoint presentation to include:
Title slide
Introduction
Copy of your graphs (at least three)
Explanation of why each graph was the most effective method for the data set – using graphical perspective and data visualization as a foundation to the explanation
A brief analysis of each graph – identify trends or summarize results
Reference Slide
Submit your presentation.

Resources & Tips

Go to YouTube and search MS Excel Graph Tutorial, to learn more about how to create graphs.
Data Visualization – What it is and why it Matters
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Sophia
HIMA460_Assignment 3_Sample Patient Data.xls
Grading Rubric

Assignment 3: Graphical Perspective                                 Points

Student created at least 3 graphs that appropriately represent the sample patient data.           40

Student created a 6-8 slide PowerPoint presentation to include Title, Introduction, three graphs and Reference slide. 20

Student presentation included an explanation of why each graph was the most effective method for the data set – using graphical perspective and data visualization as a foundation to the explanation.                               20

Student presentation included a brief analysis of each graph to identify trends or summarize results.   20

Total                                          100 points