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Helping students learn and apply statistical analysis. A metacognitive approach

J M Beitz1

  • 1Graduate Nursing Program, School of Nursing, La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Nurse Educator
|March 20, 1998
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Metacognition, or thinking about what you know and don't know, helps nursing students learn statistical analysis. Providing the big picture and tools like charts can reduce anxiety and improve the application of statistics.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Statistics Education
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Metacognition is crucial for effective learning, especially in complex subjects like statistical analysis.
  • Nursing students often face challenges with quantitative data analysis, leading to anxiety.
  • Understanding the "big picture" of statistical concepts is vital for knowledgeable application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how metacognition can enhance nursing students' learning of statistical analysis.
  • To provide strategies for faculty to support students in understanding and applying statistics.
  • To reduce student anxiety associated with statistical analysis in nursing.

Main Methods:

  • The study emphasizes the role of metacognitive strategies in learning statistical analysis.

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  • Faculty are encouraged to provide a broad overview of critical issues in quantitative data analysis.
  • The use of visual aids, such as charts, is proposed as a supportive tool.

    • Main Results:

    • Metacognition facilitates the differentiation between known and unknown information, aiding statistical comprehension.
    • A "big picture" approach helps students use statistical knowledge more effectively.
    • Specific tools can mitigate student anxiety and enhance the practical application of statistical analysis.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrating metacognitive principles can significantly improve nursing students' grasp of statistical analysis.
    • Faculty guidance in understanding the broader context of data analysis is essential.
    • Employing practical tools can foster confidence and competence in applying statistical methods in nursing practice.