NR 716 Week 6 Discussion
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is to demonstrate your understanding of the use of non-parametric statistical tests.
Instructions
As a practice scholar, you are searching for evidence to translate into practice. In your review of evidence, you locate a quasi-experimental research study as possible evidence to support a practice change. You notice that the study aims to make a prediction that relates to correlation between study variables. The study sample size is small and is not normally distributed. Reflect upon this scenario to address the following.
- In your appraisal of the evidence, you note that a Pearson’s r correlation is used to analyze data. Is this the correct level of correlational analysis? Explain your rationale.
- Are association and correlational analysis equivalent in determining relationships between variables?
- Do these findings impact your decision about whether to use this evidence to inform practice change? Why or why not?
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Program Competencies
This discussion enables the student to meet the following program competencies:
1. Integrates scientific underpinnings into everyday clinical practice. (POs 3, 5)
3.Uses analytic methods to translate critically … research and other evidence into clinical scholarship for innovative practice improvements. (POs 3, 5)
4.Appraises current information systems and technologies to improve health care. (POs 6, 7)
5.Analyzes health care policies to advocate for equitable health care and social justice to all populations and those at risk due to social determinants of health. (POs 2, 9)
7.Translates a synthesis of research and population data to support preventative care and improve the nation’s health. (PO 1)
8.Leads others in professional identity, advanced clinical judgment, systems thinking, resilience, and accountability in selecting, implementing, and evaluating clinical care. (POs 1, 4)
Course Outcomes
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
- Evaluate selected statistical methods for the purposes of critiquing research to complement the critical appraisal of evidence. (PCs 1, 3, 5; POs 3, 5, 9)
- Analyze research and non-research data for the purposes of critical appraisal and judgment of evidence for translation into practice. (PCs 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8; POs 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
