NURS 3205 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Effect Size, Null Hypothesis
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Chapter 15: interpretation and clinical significance in quantitative research. The statistical results of a study, in and of themselves, do not communicate much meaning. Statistical results must be interpreted to be of use to clinicians and other researchers. The magnitude of effects and importance of results. The implications of the results for practice, theory, further research. Interpreting research results involves making a series of inferences: an inference involves drawing conclusions based on limited information, using logical reasoning, we infer from study results truth in the real world. The findings are stand-ins for the true state of affairs. Statistical results provide the most meaningful means of communication about a study"s results. a. b. Rationale: statistical results do not, in and of themselves, communicate much meaning. They must be interpreted to be of use to others. Evidence-based practice involves integrating research evidence into clinical decision making: approach the task of interpretation with a critical and even skeptical mindset.
