The level of significance usually set in nursing studies is at either:

a. .5 or .1.
b. .03 or .003.
c. .05 or .01.
d. .005 or .001.


ANS: C
The level of significance selected for most nursing studies is .05. In some studies, the more rigorous level of significance of .01 may be chosen.
.5 or .1 values are too high. The level of significance selected for most nursing studies is .05. In some studies, the more rigorous level of significance of .01 may be chosen.
.03 or .003 values are not generally accepted levels of significance. The level of significance selected for most nursing studies is .05. In some studies, the more rigorous level of significance of .01 may be chosen.
.005 or .001 values would be too rigorous. The level of significance selected for most nursing studies is .05. In some studies, the more rigorous level of significance of .01 may be chosen.

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