Discussion Post: Inquiry and Evidence Based Practice
Quantitative Analysis and The Research Critique Process
Topic: Variables, Measurement, and Statistics
A nurse has decided to research the following PICOT question: "Adult clients who are admitted to the cardiac unit with congestive heart failure are more likely to develop nosocomial infections than other cardiac clients admitted to the cardiac unit." A quantitative research design is planned for this Project.
• From the PICOT question, determine the following:
o Identify the variables
o Identify the levels of measurement of each variable
o Identify the statistical test(s) to be used.
• Provide at least three citations with full references to credible nursing scholarly articles supporting your definitions and discussion.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.