NURS 6806 – Applied Statistics for Research I at Saint Louis University is an advanced-level graduate course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of statistical methods as applied to nursing and healthcare research. The course covers a diverse range of topics essential for conducting robust and meaningful statistical analyses in the field of nursing.
Some key components of the course include:
- Introduction to Statistical Methods:
- Overview of fundamental statistical concepts and their relevance in nursing research.
- Introduction to basic statistical terminology and principles.
- Statistical Software:
- Hands-on training with popular statistical software tools commonly used in nursing research, such as SPSS or SAS.
- Practical sessions to develop proficiency in using statistical software for data analysis.
- Descriptive Statistics:
- Exploration of techniques for summarizing and presenting data in the nursing context.
- Application of measures such as mean, median, mode, and variability.
- Inferential Statistics:
- Understanding and application of inferential statistical methods to draw conclusions about populations based on sample data.
- Hypothesis testing and confidence interval estimation.
- Regression Analysis:
- Introduction to regression models relevant to nursing research.
- Application of regression analysis to explore relationships between variables in healthcare data.
- Experimental Design:
- Overview of experimental and non-experimental research designs in nursing.
- Emphasis on the importance of designing studies that yield valid and reliable results.
- Ethical Considerations:
- Exploration of ethical considerations specific to statistical analysis in nursing research.
- Discussion on responsible conduct of research and the implications of statistical findings.
- Application to Nursing Research:
- Practical application of statistical methods to nursing research scenarios.
- Integration of statistical concepts with the development and evaluation of research hypotheses in nursing.
This course is tailored for graduate students in nursing who seek a strong foundation in applied statistics for research purposes. It is particularly valuable for those aiming to engage in evidence-based practice, contribute to nursing research, or pursue advanced roles in healthcare leadership. Students in NURS 6806 will gain the skills necessary to critically assess and conduct statistical analyses, enhancing their ability to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of nursing knowledge and practice.
