Week 2: Analyze Secondary Data, Archived Data, and Measurement of Variables
Paula Williams
Northcentral University
BUS 7320: Quantitative Research Design and Methodology
Dr. Lonny Ness
02 January 2022
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Part 1: Internet Data Usage and Age Over Time
Does there appear to be a relationship between adult internet usage and age between
2000 and 2018?
Conclusion. Below is the chart that represents the relationship between internet usage and age
over an 18-year period. By 2018, 98% of the younger age group (18-29) and 97% of the second
age group (30-49) are using the internet more frequently (Johnson, 2021). The older age groups
(50-65+) have increased significantly from 2000 to 2018. Therefore, there is a relationship
between adult internet usage and age between 2000 and 2018.
Internet Usage By Age
120%
100%
Percentage
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2000
2003
2006
2009
2012
2015
2018
Rationale. According to Pew Research Center (2021), the internet represents a fundamental shift
in how United States citizens connect to each other, collect information, and operate their daily
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lives. For over 15 years, Pew Research Center has documented the growth of internet usage and
the distribution across the country.
Part 2: Data Breaches in Health Care Over Time
Has the incidence of data breaches in the health/medical sector increased in the last five
years?
Conclusion. Below is a chart that states the results of healthcare data breaches. From 2015 to
20120, the healthcare data breaches have increased. After adding up the total number of
healthcare breaches in 2015, there were 268. In 2020, the total amount of healthcare breaches has
increased to 599 (Bitglass, 2021).
Healthcare Data Breach
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
2015
2016
2017
Hacks & IT
Loss or Thef
2018
2019
Unauthorized Disclosure
Other
2020
Rationale. The internet has made healthcare data more easily accessible to hackers over time.
Due to hacking and IT being about 67% of the healthcare data breaches in 2020, it has
heightened the impact of cybersecurity breaches, the varied strategies of the malicious actors,
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and how many the healthcare industry is grappling with cybersecurity in a dynamic, cloud based
internet world (Biglass, 2021).
Part 3: Archived Dataset
Dataset Name
SBA Economic Injury Disaster (EIDL) Advance Report as of 06-21-2020
Dataset Source
Small Business Administration
Dataset Location
https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/EIDL%20COVID-19%20Advance
%206.21.20-508.pdf
Dataset Overview
The reason for the dataset is to give an update on where the EIDL funds are being
allocated. Also, to know how much awarded loans the Small Business Administration has given
across the country around that specific timeframe. Due to the administration being a public
entity, it is required for them to report funds given out to the public.
State
Definition of Variable. The location of where the loans were dispersed.
Source of Data. Self-reported by the Small Business Administration.
Scoring of the Variable. Not available.
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Level of Measurement. Not available
Approved
Definition of Variable. The number of businesses that received a loan.
Source of Data. Self-reported by the Small Business Administration
Scoring of the Variable. Not available.
Level of Measurement. Not available.
Dollars
Definition of Variable. The loan amounts for each state.
Source of Data. Self-reported by the Small Business Administration
Scoring of the Variable. Not available.
Level of Measurement. Not available.
Nominal. The state and approved variables.
Ordinal. Not available
Interval. Not available.
Ratio. The dollars variable.
Score Range and Interpretation. Not available.
Reflection.
The advantage of using archived datasets is the fact the quantitative research has already
been done and can be utilized to help support the dissertation topic. The disadvantage of using n
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archived datasets is that information that may be needed may not always be available for use.
The challenge of archived datasets is taking the time to find the right datasets to help support the
dissertation. The benefit of the archived datasets is having multiple datasets that can help support
the dissertation.
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References
Bitglass. (2021). Healthcare breach report 2021. Retrieved from
https://pages.bitglass.com/rs/418-ZAL815/images/CDFY21Q1HealthcareBreachReport2021.pdf?
aliId=eyJpIjoiOE54NGRRTkhCZDY3aUxGMiIsInQiOiJ0RTZ1QVZXbnFPUGRhZXhV
bmhyMmVnPT0ifQ%253D%253D
Johnson, J. (2021, April 4). Adult internet usage penetration in the United States from 2000 to
2021, by age group. Statista. Retrieved January 02, 2022, from
https://www.statista.com/statistics/184389/adult-internet-users-in-the-us-by-age-since2000/
Pew Research Center. (2021). Internet/broadband fact sheet. Retrieved from
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/internet-broadband/#who-uses-theinternet
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