NUR508 Research & EBP LATEST MIDTERMS REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. Which of the following statistical tests is most appropriate for
comparing the means of three or more independent groups in a
research study?
a) Chi-square test
b) T-test
c) ANOVA
d) Pearson correlation
Answer: c) ANOVA
Rationale: ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) is used to
compare means among three or more groups to determine if at
least one group mean is statistically different from the others.
2. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) primarily integrates which of
the following elements?
a) Clinician expertise and patient desire
b) Research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences
c) Clinical expertise and staff consensus
d) Research only