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Compares one variable (perhaps BP) between two
T-test
groups
Represents the probability of error involved in
accepting the observed results as a valid
representative of the population.
P-value
Think of P-value as statistical significance of a
hypothesis.
The measure of the spread or dispersion of a set of
Standard deviation
data from the average.
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Measures the reliability of an estimate. With defined
Confidence interval limits at each end, this specifices the probability of
including the parameter being estimated.
The Nurse Practice Act is C. State's legislature
enacted by which
organization?
A. National Council of
State Boards of Nursing
B. Federal legislature
C. State board of nursing
D. State's legislature
E. American Nurses
Association
Follows individuals with a particular condition over a
period of time.
Cohort study
Best design to obtain valid information about the
prognosis of a condition.
Randomized controlled Best design to determine the benefits/risks of an
trial intervention.
Cross-sectional study Best designs to evaluate a diagnostic test.
Explores phenomena through descriptions or people
and events.
Qualitative research Subjective data
Includes: case studies, field studies, participant
observation, and ethnographic studies.
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In non-experimental research the researcher cannot
control, manipulate, or alter the predictor variable or
subjects.
Non-experimental
Relies on interpretation, observation, or interactions
research
to arrive to a conclusion.
Includes: descriptive and ex-post facto/correlational
research.
In experimental research, the researcher manipulates
Experimental research one or more variables and controls and measures any
change in other variables.
Similar to traditional experimental design but lacks the
comparison group as well as randomization.
Quasi-experimental
This is not randomized (controlled but not random).
Sentinel events An accident that results in death.
An approach designed to breakdown and analyze the
Root cause analysis
cause of an adverse event.
Patient-centered care is involving the patient and their
families in all aspects of their care.
Care is provided in the manner the patient values, and
Patient-centered care
decides.
Clinical decision making should be led by the patient's
decision.
Experimental Random sampling is used to conduct experiment.
Quantitative research Measurable.
The ratio of the probability of an event occurring in an
Relative risk exposed group to the probabilty of the event
occuring in a comparision, non-exposed group.
Systematic review Strongest level of evidence
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Terms in this set (101)
Compares one variable (perhaps BP) between two
T-test
groups
Represents the probability of error involved in
accepting the observed results as a valid
representative of the population.
P-value
Think of P-value as statistical significance of a
hypothesis.
The measure of the spread or dispersion of a set of
Standard deviation
data from the average.
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Measures the reliability of an estimate. With defined
Confidence interval limits at each end, this specifices the probability of
including the parameter being estimated.
The Nurse Practice Act is C. State's legislature
enacted by which
organization?
A. National Council of
State Boards of Nursing
B. Federal legislature
C. State board of nursing
D. State's legislature
E. American Nurses
Association
Follows individuals with a particular condition over a
period of time.
Cohort study
Best design to obtain valid information about the
prognosis of a condition.
Randomized controlled Best design to determine the benefits/risks of an
trial intervention.
Cross-sectional study Best designs to evaluate a diagnostic test.
Explores phenomena through descriptions or people
and events.
Qualitative research Subjective data
Includes: case studies, field studies, participant
observation, and ethnographic studies.
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In non-experimental research the researcher cannot
control, manipulate, or alter the predictor variable or
subjects.
Non-experimental
Relies on interpretation, observation, or interactions
research
to arrive to a conclusion.
Includes: descriptive and ex-post facto/correlational
research.
In experimental research, the researcher manipulates
Experimental research one or more variables and controls and measures any
change in other variables.
Similar to traditional experimental design but lacks the
comparison group as well as randomization.
Quasi-experimental
This is not randomized (controlled but not random).
Sentinel events An accident that results in death.
An approach designed to breakdown and analyze the
Root cause analysis
cause of an adverse event.
Patient-centered care is involving the patient and their
families in all aspects of their care.
Care is provided in the manner the patient values, and
Patient-centered care
decides.
Clinical decision making should be led by the patient's
decision.
Experimental Random sampling is used to conduct experiment.
Quantitative research Measurable.
The ratio of the probability of an event occurring in an
Relative risk exposed group to the probabilty of the event
occuring in a comparision, non-exposed group.
Systematic review Strongest level of evidence
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