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laurencescou · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse researcher is interested in estimating how reliably data can be used to generalize the findings of a study. In order for this to occur, the researcher should use what?

a. Inferential statistics
b. Descriptive statistics
c. Nonparametric statistics
d. Mathematical statistics

Question 2

How should the nurse researcher describe variability in test scores attributed to error rather than to actual differences in behavior? (Select all that apply.)

a. Random error
b. Variance error
c. Persistent error
d. Systematic error

Kingjoffery · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Inferential statistics are used by researchers to make predictions and generalize findings on the basis of data.
B Descriptive statistics are used to describe and summarize data by reducing data to manageable proportions by summarizing them.
C Nonparametric statistics are a type of inferential statistics.
D The term mathematical statistics is a circular answer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D

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Correct Random error is attributable to transient subject states, study context, or administration of the instrument.
Bias in subject behavior and incorrect instrument calibrations are causes of systematic error.
Incorrect Variance and error are connected as a research term, error variance, which is defined as variability in test scores.
Persistent error is not a research term.