A published report of a study conducted at Hospital A with a population of 28 perimenopausal females demonstrated that visualization decreased discomfort from "hot flashes."
One of the conclusions that the findings suggested was that visualization should be taught to all perimenopausal women. Select the statement that best describes an accurate critique of this conclusion. 1. The conclusion is supported by the sample size.
2. The conclusion is not clinically significant.
3. The conclusion is an overgeneralization.
4. The conclusion is based on statistical significance.
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Rationale 1: A sample of 28 is too small to support the conclusion.
Rationale 2: If the same results were demonstrated through replication of the study with larger sample sizes and representative populations, the conclusion would be viable for application to nursing practice.
Rationale 3: A sample size of 28 at one hospital in one locale is insufficient to support the conclusion.
Rationale 4: There is no report of results of a p value calculated through statistical analysis.
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