The Nurse Researcher Finds That the Data Include a Score

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse researcher finds that the data include a score reported to be in the 75th percentile. The researcher interprets this to mean what?

• A) The score is at the median.
• B) The score has exceeded the mode.
• C) The score is exceeded by only 25% of the cases.
• D) The score represents the average of all scores measured at this time.

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Definitions:

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less any costs of completion, disposal, and transportation.

Cost of Goods Sold

The immediate expenses related to manufacturing the products a company sells, which consist of materials and labor.

Inventory

The tangible property held for sale in the normal course of business, or to be used in producing goods or services.

Lower of Cost

An accounting principle that adjusts the value of an inventory or asset to the lower of its historical cost or its market value.