Evaluation of Statistical Approaches in Quantitative Nursing Research

Elizabeth Gross Cohn, Haomiao Jia and Elaine Larson
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Elizabeth Gross Cohn: Columbia University, New York
Haomiao Jia: Columbia University, New York
Elaine Larson: Columbia University, New York

Clinical Nursing Research, 2009, vol. 18, issue 3, 223-241

Abstract: The purposes of this study were to (a) develop a tool to assess statistical methods and (b) use the tool to evaluate recently published quantitative research. We rated the statistical approaches used in 152 studies published in the 5 top impact-factor nursing research journals from September 2005 to August 2007. Studies were generally of high quality; 45% scored between 80% and 100%, and 22% achieved a score of 100%. Predictors of high scores were interdisciplinary authorship, a statistician coauthor, and the number of aims. The authors conclude that studies published in high impact-factor nursing journals are statistically sound and provide a solid foundation for evidence-based practice.

Keywords: Methodological Research; Design development; Statistical development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1177/1054773809336096

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