IncorrectQuestion 1
pts
You are examining results that are comparing three different educational degrees in
nursing (diploma, ADN, and BSN) to their reported levels of commitment to the
profession. The researcher set the alpha level (the level of statistical significance) prior
to the study at p< 0.05.
Which of the findings below demonstrate statistical significance, based on the
researcher's alpha level?
No decision can be made as to whether a significant difference was found among
diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate graduates' scores.
A significant difference was found among diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate
graduates' scores (r =.40, p = .001).
A significant difference was found among diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate
graduates' scores (r =.112, p = .24).-Incorrect
Question 2
pts
What statistical test would you use to determine a relationship between hours worked
by nurses in a week and medication errors?
X - chi squared
2
frequency distribution
standard deviation
r- Pearson product moment
Statistics used to show associations or relationships is the Pearson product moment-r.
, Question 3
pts
Which of the following measures of central tendency would be appropriate to describe
the average pulse rates of a group of hospitalized patients?
Mean
Range
Median
Variance
IncorrectQuestion 4
pts
The level of significance usually set in nursing studies is at either:
.03 or .003
0.5 or 0.1---Incorrect
.005 or .001
.05 or .01
Question 5
pts
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