Helping students learn and apply statistical analysis. A metacognitive approach.

Metacognition, the ability to decipher known from unknown information continuously, can facilitate nursing students' study of statistical analysis. By giving learners the "big picture" about critical issues in quantitative data analysis, faculty members can help students use statistics knowledgeably. Faculty members can use devices such as the chart contained in this article to lower student anxiety and assist with the real-world application of statistical analysis.