The nurse researcher opts to group frequency data using large interval widths in a research study.What problem should the researcher recognize might be encountered by using this type of interval widths?
A) Overlap can occur.
B) Patterns can be obscured.
C) Means cannot be determined.
D) Some data may not fit into any category.

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Correct B: Very large interval widths lead to loss of data information and may obscure patterns in the data.
Incorrect A: Overlap is eliminated by defining the size of the group or interval width so that no score falls into two groups.
Incorrect C: Frequency intervals do not generate meAnswer.
Incorrect D: Data or a score generated on a variable will fit into one frequency interval defined by the investigator.

The Nurse Researcher Opts to Group Frequency Data Using Large