The Results of a Quantitative Research Study Include a Statement

question 8

Multiple Choice

The results of a quantitative research study include a statement that the study used a non-probability population sample.How will the nurse interpret this statement?

• A)Sample is a mathematical representation of the population.
• B)The results of the study can be generalized to the population.
• C)The findings cannot be generalized to the population with any confidence.
• D)Each element in the population has an independent chance of being in the sample.

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Definitions:

Neural Impulse

An electric signal that travels along neurons, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity required to produce a response or result.

Excitatory Signals

Nerve impulses that increase the likelihood of a neuron firing, promoting the transmission of signals through the nervous system.

Refractory Period

In physiological context, a period immediately following stimulation during which a nerve or muscle is unresponsive to further stimulation.