The nurse researcher believes that the differences between two groups of patients after an intervention are not likely to be a chance occurrence. However, there is no statistical significance in the data analyzed regarding these groups. Is this possible?
1. No, if the findings have clinical significance, it must also have statistical significance to be valid.
2. No, this is a type I error.
3. Yes, the mathematical calculations figuring statistical significance are probably wrong.
4. Yes, a finding can be clinically significant without being statistically significant.
Question 2
The beginning nurse researcher has chosen to repeat a study done by another nurse but has decided to use a different study instrument. Which statement is most accurate about this study?
1. This is a common form of study in nursing research.
2. It is not ethical to change a portion of a study that is being repeated.
3. This is a very good way for beginning researchers to gain experience.
4. This type of study is called a limited research design.
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