SAGE Journal Articles

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Czulada, L., Leino, P. & Schade Willis, T. (2015). Partnering with a Family Advisor to Improve Communication in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. American Journal of Medical Quality, 30, 1-6.

Learning Objective: Explain the concept of descriptive statistics and provide examples

How does the article support the Learning Objective?  The authors use descriptive statistics (as well as inferential statistics) to complete the study

Summary: Poor communication between families and medical professionals can lead to problems in the pediatric ICU. The authors, using qualitative and quantitative data, measured differences in communication once a family advisor was added to assist in the communication.

 

Fall, L., Kelly, S., Macdonald, P., Primm, C., & Holmes, W.  (2013). Intercultural Communication Apprehension and Emotional Intelligence in Higher Education: Preparing Business Students for Career Success. Business Communication Quarterly, 76, 412-426.

Learning Objective:  Explain descriptive statistics and provide examples

How does the article support the Learning Objective?  This study applies descriptive statistics in a study of communication apprehension and emotional intelligence.

Summary: This study of 400 university students shows emotional intelligence manages and/or reduces  intercultural communication apprehension.