A researcher has just completed a study demonstrating the effectiveness of three daily servings of freshly pressed tomato juice for prevention of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract

Question

The results were statistically significant at the p <.01 level. During interpretation, which of the following will the researcher employ? (Select all that apply.)
a. Examination of the results, in comparison with similar literature about fresh tomatoes and cancer, to decide whether the sum of all knowledge constitutes sufficient evidence for widespread generalization
b. Exploration of the clinical significance of the findings, as opposed to the statistical significance
c. Initiation of discussions with manufacturers of juice machines, so as to take advantage of the anticipated increase in sales
d. Formation of some sort of conclusions, relative to the study findings and related literature
e. Promulgation of the results to the popular media, so that as many people as possible in the world can advantage themselves of the intervention
f. Recommendations for further studies on fresh tomato juice and its apparent effects on health
g. Consideration of implications related to nursing's body of knowledge

Answer 1

ANS: A, B, D, F, G
The process of interpreting research outcomes for quantitative, outcomes, and intervention studies includes the following: (1) examining study evidence, (2) determining findings, (3) forming conclusions, (4) identifying limitations, (5) generalizing the findings, (6) considering implications for practice, and (7) suggesting further studies.