What is the nurse manager likely to use in order to manage numerical data?
1. Statistical analysis
2. Word processors
3. Spreadsheets
4. Graphed tablets
ANS: 3
Spreadsheets are tables with columns and rows that allow for entry and management of numbers, including complex calculations when needed.
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