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dakota nelson

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Which questions determine a researcher's selection of a relevant, credible article? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Who or what paid for the research?
  b. Is the setting of the study similar to my study?
  c. Is the sample of the study similar to mine?
  d. Was the article peer reviewed?

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A nurse researcher is seeking studies whose outcomes are described with a measure of precision about the studies' results. The statistical descriptions the researcher will seek include what? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. The t test
  b. Correlation
  c. Standard deviation
  d. CI
  e. Mean



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D

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Correct An important question is whether the study was sponsored by an organization, which could possibly influence the results.
An important question is the relationship of sample and setting to the proposed study.
An important question is the relationship of sample and setting to the proposed study.
Articles published in a peer-reviewed journal undergo an extensive review and editing process.
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Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D

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Correct Standard deviation describes how scores vary on average and are a component of assessing precision.
Confidence interval is a range of values, accompanying measures of central tendency and association, giving a measure of precision about findings.

Incorrect The t test examines differences between mean scores in two groups and does not address precision.
Correlation describes strength of relationships but not precision.
Mean is the average of scores in a sample and does not address precision or uncertainty of findings.




dakota nelson

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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