Research Week 8 Discussion
- Review the articles listed and analyze each study’s use of statistical and nonparametric tests.
- Select an article to focus on for this Discussion.
- Ask yourself: Which method is most commonly used in research studies that pertain to my area of nursing practice, and why this might be so?
Post a critical analysis of the article that you selected by addressing the following:
- What are the goals and purpose of the research study described by the article you selected?
- How are nonparametric tests used in the research study? What are the results of their use? Be specific.
- Why are parametric methods ( tests and ANOVA) inappropriate for the statistical analysis of the research study’s data? Be specific and provide examples.
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the research study (e.g., study design, sampling, and measurement)?
- How could the findings and recommendations of the research study contribute to evidence-based practice for nursing?
- INCLUDE AT LEAST 3 REFERENCES
Articles:
- Schober, P., & Vetter, T. R. (2020). Nonparametric statistical methods in medical researchLinks to an external site.. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 131(6), 1862–1863. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000005101