The nurse researcher is interested in estimating how reliably data can be used to generalize the findings of a study. In order for this to occur, the researcher should use what?
A) Inferential statistics
B) Descriptive statistics
C) Nonparametric statistics
D) Mathematical statistics

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Inferential statistics are used to make inferences or generalizations about a population based on data collected from a sample of that population. This is essential for estimating how reliably data can be used to generalize the findings of a study, as it involves making predictions or decisions about a larger group based on the observed data.

The Nurse Researcher Is Interested in Estimating How Reliably Data