What are the Key Statistical Concepts Nurses Should Know?
To be statistically literate, nurses should be familiar with several key concepts:
Descriptive Statistics: These are basic measures that summarize data, such as mean, median, mode, and standard deviation. Inferential Statistics: These methods allow nurses to make inferences or predictions about a population based on a sample. Probability: Understanding probability helps in assessing the likelihood of events and making informed decisions. Regression Analysis: This is used to determine relationships between variables and predict outcomes. P-Value: A p-value helps determine the significance of results in hypothesis testing.
