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Module Two
In this module, you will continue reflecting on the Foundation of Knowledge concepts as you address the points in Discussion 1. You will also focus on an introduction to information science, cognitive informatics, and healthcare information systems.
Overall Topics
Cognitive Informatics
Healthcare Information Systems
Software, hardware
Learning Assignments
1. 5th ed McGonigle, & Mastrian, Chapters 3 and 4
2. Change related to informatics is an important issue for the nurse leader to consider. View this video: Kotter’s 8 step Change Model at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKXuTMfcO5c
3. Apply what you’ve learned in the learning assignments from Modules 1 and 2 to answer the questions in Discussion 1. Read through the discussion post grading rubric in your syllabus to be sure you are thorough in all of your posts. Be sure to answer all the questions in discussion 1.
Items Due
1. Complete Discussion 1 initial post by Thursday at 11:59 pm and at least 2 peer reply posts by Sunday at 11:59 pm.
Module Learning Outcomes
This module will be addressing the following learning outcomes:
Explain data acquisition or input and processing or retrieval, analysis, and synthesis of data.
Describe the essential components of computer systems including hardware and software.
Analyze how computer systems function as tools for managing information and generating knowledge.
Describe cognitive science.
Describe cognitive informatics.
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Data Acquisition or Input and Processing or Retrieval, Analysis, and Synthesis of Data
Data acquisition is the process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest, in an established systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes. The data collection component of research is common to all fields of study including physical and social sciences, humanities, business, etc.
Data processing is the collection of data and the organization of that data into a meaningful format. This can be done manually or with the use of computers. Data processing can be used to identify patterns and trends in data, and to make predictions about future events.
Data analysis is the process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, in different business, science, and social science domains.
Data synthesis is the process of combining data from multiple sources to create a new dataset. This can be done to improve the quality of the data, to increase the size of the data, or to create a dataset that is more representative of the population.
Essential Components of Computer Systems Including Hardware and Software
A computer system is a set of components that work together to process data and produce output. The essential components of a computer system are hardware and software.
Hardware is the physical components of a computer system, such as the central processing unit (CPU), memory, storage devices, and input/output devices.
Software is the instructions that tell the hardware what to do. Software can be divided into two main categories: operating systems and applications.
Operating systems are the core software that controls the hardware and allows other software to run. Applications are the software that users interact with to perform tasks, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and web browsing.
How Computer Systems Function as Tools for Managing Information and Generating Knowledge
Computer systems can be used to manage information and generate knowledge in a variety of ways. For example, computer systems can be used to:
Store and retrieve information
Organize and analyze information
Communicate information
Create new knowledge
Computer systems can be used to manage information in a variety of ways. For example, computer systems can be used to:
Store information in a variety of formats, such as text, images, and audio
Retrieve information quickly and easily
Organize information in a variety of ways, such as by date, topic, or author
Analyze information to identify patterns and trends
Computer systems can be used to communicate information in a variety of ways. For example, computer systems can be used to:
Send and receive email
Share files and documents
Collaborate on projects
Present information to others
Computer systems can be used to create new knowledge in a variety of ways. For example, computer systems can be used to:
Analyze data to identify patterns and trends
Develop models and simulations
Generate new ideas and insights
Cognitive Science
Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary study of the mind and its processes. It is a broad field that draws on research from psychology, neuroscience, computer science, linguistics, and philosophy.
Cognitive scientists study how people think, learn, remember, and solve problems. They also study how people perceive the world around them and how they interact with it.
Cognitive science has a wide range of applications, including:
Education: Cognitive scientists can help educators design more effective learning environments.
Medicine: Cognitive scientists can help doctors diagnose and treat mental disorders.
Business: Cognitive scientists can help businesses design more user-friendly products and services.
Cognitive Informatics
Cognitive informatics is a field of study that combines cognitive science and informatics. It is concerned with the development of information systems that support human cognition.
Cognitive informatics researchers study how people use information systems to think, learn, and solve problems. They also study how information systems can be designed to improve human cognition.
Cognitive informatics has a wide range of applications, including:
Education: Cognitive informatics can be used to develop educational technologies that support student learning.
Medicine: Cognitive informatics can be used to develop medical decision support systems that help doctors make better diagnoses.
Business: Cognitive informatics can be used to develop business intelligence systems that help businesses make better decisions.
