In a Study of Elderly Experience of Nursing Care Given

question 11

Multiple Choice

In a study of elderly experience of nursing care given at home versus nursing care given in a hospital, the following results are reported: 'Participants preferred medical care at home (M = 56, SE = 1.34) to being cared for in a hospital (M = 48, SE = 1.23) . The difference is noted as t(18) = 4.40, p < .05 with an effect size of r = .72.' What does this mean in terms of the significance of the study?

• A) Highly significant with a medium sized effect
• B) Highly significant with a substantial effect size
• C) Not significant with a medium sized effect
• D) Not significant but a substantial effect size

---

Definitions:

Trapezius Muscle

A large superficial muscle that extends from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae and to the scapula, involved in moving, rotating, and stabilizing the scapula and extending the neck.

Laterally Flex

To bend the body or a part of the body to the side.

Extend Neck

The action of increasing the angle between the head and the torso, involving muscles in the neck and upper back.

Longus Capitis

A muscle in the neck that aids in flexing the head and neck forward, contributing to head movement and stability.