A Nurse Is Examining the Dispersion of Data in a Research

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse is examining the dispersion of data in a research study. Measurements would include which of the following?

• A) Mean, median and mode.
• B) Measurements of central tendency.
• C) Mean, range and standard deviation.
• D) Range, variance and standard deviation.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Rotation

The mental ability to rotate objects or oneself in three-dimensional space to analyze or solve spatial problems.

Mental Imagery

The representation of sensory experiences in the mind, which can include visual, auditory, and other sensory systems, in the absence of external stimuli.

Obstetricians

Medical doctors specializing in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Biological Sex

The classification of living beings, typically as male or female, based on the structure of reproductive organs and genetic characteristics.