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Evaluating recent research involves selecting a current (no older than 3 years) article reporting the results of a nursing or health research study that utilizes a t-test analysis or its non-parametric equivalent. The chosen article should be referenced in APA format at the top of the response, followed by a brief paragraph summarizing the study's purpose, methodology, and key findings. The summary should include the null hypothesis, which posits no difference or effect, and the research (alternative) hypothesis, which suggests a significant difference or effect exists. Additionally, the dependent variable (DV), including its level of measurement (e.g., nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio), and the independent variable (IV), along with its level of measurement, should be identified. The response must specify the type of data used, whether the assumptions of the t-test (normality, homogeneity of variances, independence) were satisfied, and an explanation of the appropriateness of the t-test (or non-parametric alternative) for the study design and data. Ensure that the discussion justifies the choice of the statistical test based on the data characteristics and research questions.

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In recent nursing research, a pertinent study published in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship in 2022 by Smith et al. explored the effectiveness of a new patient education program on reducing anxiety levels in postoperative patients. The study employed an independent samples t-test to compare the mean anxiety scores between patients who received the new education intervention and those who received standard care. The null hypothesis (H0) posited that there is no difference in anxiety levels between the two groups, implying that the new program has no effect. Conversely, the alternative hypothesis (H1) suggested that the education program significantly reduces anxiety levels among postoperative patients. The dependent variable (DV) was the anxiety score measured using a validated Likert-scale questionnaire, which is an interval level of measurement. The independent variable (IV) was the type of education received—either the new program or standard care—classified as a nominal variable. Data analysis confirmed that the anxiety scores were approximately normally distributed, with homogeneity of variances between groups, meeting the assumptions necessary for a t-test. The choice of an independent samples t-test was appropriate because the study aimed to compare the means of two independent groups on a continuous outcome measure, and the assumptions of the test were satisfied, ensuring the validity of the results. This study demonstrates how t-test analysis can effectively evaluate the impact of nursing interventions on patient outcomes.

References

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