Identifying and Interpreting Inferential Statistics

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Question #1

Identifying and Interpreting Descriptive Statistics (graded, 25 points)

Examine the survey results located in the Resources section of the Unit 6 Assignments page. Choose one of the items, determine the descriptive statistic that is reported, and indicate what it means. For example, “What is the highest level of education of this group?” (Please do not repeat the same topic as your classmates.)

Why did the researchers reach their conclusions? What did they actually find? Data Analysis entails describing, interpreting, and reporting essential information in an understandable way. It pulls elements or information together to present a clear picture of the information collected. Although it organizes the data collected, it does not make implications for practice. 

The Course Outcomes (COs) we will apply in Unit 6 include:

· Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies.

· Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice.

· Identify ethical issues common to research involving human subjects.

The results are in! Findings from “hypothetical” students may be found in the assignments tab in Unit 6 under the file called “Hypothetical Results from Survey.” Please review these fictional results and describe what they say about this sample of nursing students.

Instructions

· I need 150 or more words

· I attached the Hypothetical Results from Survey for you to answer the question, please use 1 professional reference.

· Please answer the questions carefully, highlighted in yellow and bold black words.

Question # 2

Identifying and Interpreting Inferential Statistics (graded, 25points)

Our goal is to read and understand published research in order to analyze credible evidence for best practice. The nurse must know how to access the latest research and correctly interpret the findings by using professional judgment and experience.

The Course Outcomes (COs) we will apply in Unit 6 include:

· Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies.

· Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice.

· Identify ethical issues common to research involving human subjects.

Please answer questions highlighted in yellow carefully; I need 150 words or more.

Discuss the importance of inferential statistics in research. How does it differ from descriptive statistics? Please give an example of inferential statistics and support your answer with current literature.

Please locate an inferential statistical report using current literature. Discuss how it was utilized and the relevance of inferential statistics in research. How does it differ from descriptive statistics? 

Chamberlain College of Nursing

NR 449 EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

CLASS SURVEY: HYPOTHETICAL DATA RESULTS – WEEK 6

(2 Pages)

1. What is your initial level of education in nursing?

a. High school 54.7%

b. Associate’s degree 23.1%

c. Baccalaureate degree 21.9%

d. Graduate degree 0.1%

2. If you hold an associate’s or baccalaureate degree, what was your prior degree in?

a. Medical-related degree or certificate 63.1%

b. Teaching 16.2%

c. Accounting 0 .7%

d. Business administration 1.2%

e. Other 18.8%

3. Do you have a prior healthcare occupation in any of these fields?

a. LPN 19.1%

b. CAN 63.0%

c. EMT/paramedics 11 1%

d. Pharmacy technician 0.3%

e. Surgical technician 3.7%

f. Dental hygiene 2.9%

g. Other 0.2%

4. What is your age?

Average age is 41 years

20–244.1%
25–293.6%
30–3413.2%
35–3915.5%
40–4417.6%
45–4928.0%
50–6421.4%
65 and over0.2%

5. What is your gender?

Male 7.5% Female 92.3%

6. What is your racial or ethnic background?

a. Hispanic (of any race) 3.0%

b. American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%

c. Asian 2.5%

d. Black or African-American 15.8%

e. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 0.2%

f. White 69.1%

g. Race or ethnicity unknown 8.6%

7. What is your family status?

a. Married 70.5%

b. Widowed, divorced, or separated 18.1%

c. Never married 9.2%

8. Do you have children?

a. No children 56.2%

b. One child 24.9%

c. Two children 11.5%

d. Three or more children 5.6%

9. What is the time zone where you live?

a. Eastern 34%

b. Central 29%

c. Mountain 19%

d. Pacific 18%

10. Do you own your residence?

a. Yes 61%

b. No 39%

11. Please indicate how prepared you felt to enter nursing school.

a. Extremely prepared 15%

b. Prepared 37%

c. Neither prepared or unprepared 28%

d. Prepared 15%

e. Extremely unprepared 5%

12. Why did you decide to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing?

Themes from respondents

· Desire to help others

· Lifelong dream

· Ability to advance

· Availability of jobs

· Earning potential

· Loss of previous job

Class Survey: Hypothetical Data Results. Wk 6.docx

revised 8/1/01 nlh

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