Evaluating Quantitative Data
A researcher collecting quantitative data analysis uses statistical methods to complete which actions?
Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔Compare data
Summarize data
Describe data
A nurse is reviewing evidence-based research studies on how to reduce falls. Before implementing the
recommendations in nursing practice, the nurse should evaluate which factors from the study? Select all
that apply. - correct answer ✔✔Size of the effect
Probability of error
Certainty of estimates
Statistical and clinical significance
Appropriateness of the test selected
Descriptive Statistics in the Results - correct answer ✔✔Descriptive
Sample
Variable
Sample
The nurse is preparing to review evidence-based research on total hip outcomes. The nurse understands
they should have a good understanding of the key elements to quantitative analysis. Select the key
element from the drop-down menu for its appropriate description. - correct answer ✔✔Data collection
methods: Surveys, structured observations, checklists, or direct measurements.
Tabulation:Table forms with clear labels of rows and columns. Charts and graphs are useful when
communicating trends and patterns.
Summary statistics: Use of frequency distributions, averages, measures of dispersion, or correlations.
A researcher collecting quantitative data analysis uses statistical methods to complete which actions?
Select all that apply. - correct answer ✔✔Compare data
Summarize data
Describe data
A nurse is reviewing evidence-based research studies on how to reduce falls. Before implementing the
recommendations in nursing practice, the nurse should evaluate which factors from the study? Select all
that apply. - correct answer ✔✔Size of the effect
Probability of error
Certainty of estimates
Statistical and clinical significance
Appropriateness of the test selected
Descriptive Statistics in the Results - correct answer ✔✔Descriptive
Sample
Variable
Sample
The nurse is preparing to review evidence-based research on total hip outcomes. The nurse understands
they should have a good understanding of the key elements to quantitative analysis. Select the key
element from the drop-down menu for its appropriate description. - correct answer ✔✔Data collection
methods: Surveys, structured observations, checklists, or direct measurements.
Tabulation:Table forms with clear labels of rows and columns. Charts and graphs are useful when
communicating trends and patterns.
Summary statistics: Use of frequency distributions, averages, measures of dispersion, or correlations.
