Data results and analysis in nursing

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Subject Area:Nursing

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The independent variable may in some cases influence the dependent variables (Houser, 2018). Independent variables are manipulated to identify particular factors (Leroy, 2011) and dependent variables are measured using independent variables; changes in dependent variables occur due to the introduction of an independent variable (Leroy, 2011). An example of an independent variable in a healthcare facility can be the weight measuring machine; the machine is used to measure weight which may vary. The varying weight is a dependent variable. Once research is conducted the results are analyzed; there needs to be an evaluation of the importance (significance) of these results. When applying evidence to the nursing practice clinical significance is most important and relevant. Descriptive statistics is primarily about gathering, organizing, summarizing, and the presentation of information (Elst, 2013); it gives descriptive information of the analyzed data.

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Inferential statistics make inferences from sample populations by making estimations and hypothesis tests to determine relationships among the variables and make predictions about them (Elst, 2013). In examining of patients with hypothermia after surgery; I can use descriptive statistics to give overall results of the control group who did not use warming devices and the other group who used warming devices and measure the number of cases that develop hypothermia after surgery. I will then use inferential statistics to compare the difference between the results of the control group and the other group to determine if the use of warming devices during surgery reduces cases of hypothermia. Retrieved June 6, 2018, from https://www. brockport. edu/daily_eagle/doc/2015 04/item_8038_7659. pdf Leroy, G. Health Informatics.

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