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NURS 466S - Health Care Statistics and Nursing Research

(3 units)
Explores the foundations upon which scientific investigations of health are based. Includes instruction on descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency, probability models, and hypothesis testing with an emphasis on critical appraisal of healthcare literature.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RN to BSN Program.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. calculate descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency, and probability models commonly used in nursing research.
2. select appropriate statistical measures to analyze nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio data.
3. discuss the significance of nursing research for nursing practice.
4. apply knowledge of the hierarchical levels of research evidence.
5. describe the role of research evidence in the delivery of nursing practice.
6. evaluate the legal and ethical ramifications of research with human subjects.
7. synthesize research evidence to inform nursing practice change.


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