The nurse researcher will use descriptive statistics for a research project that has been assigned. A characteristic of descriptive statistics is that they provide which of the following?
1. They can answer specific questions.
2. They can generate theories.
3. They allow the investigator to draw conclusions.
4. They are the starting point for the formation of a research question.
4
Explanation: 4. Descriptive statistics are the starting point for the formation of a research question.
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