Statistics for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing
Read Chapter 3 & 5 of Statistics for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing (2017) Chapters 3 & 5
Answer the following questions in your own words:
i. What is the difference between the independent variable and dependent
variable. Give examples of each.
ii. Differentiate between a discrete variable, continuous variable, qualitative
variable and quantitative variable.
iii. What are some ways to improve reliability and validity.
iv. Levels of measurement are an important factor in determining which type of
chart to use. Explain why this is the case.