The nurse researcher is interested in describing and summarizing the characteristics of the sample used in the research 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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Descriptive statistics are used to describe and summarize the basic features of data in a study. They provide simple summaries about the sample and the measures. Through descriptive stats, the researcher can present quantitative descriptions in a manageable form.

The Nurse Researcher Is Interested in Describing and Summarizing the Characteristics