The AJN Podcast

Courtney Keeler, lead author of “Secondary Data in Nursing Research”

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Dr. Kehler reveals why secondary data saves time but forces researchers to 'take what you can get' with pre-set variables.
Host Shawn Kennedy interviews Dr. Courtney Kehler about her article on using secondary data in nursing research, covering definitions, benefits, limitations, and real-world examples like a study on California cigarette taxes. The conversation emphasizes empowering clinical nurses to overcome statistical intimidation through collaboration and practical advice.

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A clear, practical look at using existing data while staying alert to sample fit and survey design.

Courtney Kehler treats secondary data as a working tool, not a tidy answer. She walks through the practical calls that shape the analysis: whether a sample really matches the population in view, how complex survey design changes the read on the numbers, and what happens when a…

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You want a plainspoken guide to secondary data in nursing research, and where a dataset starts to strain.

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