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NUFT-355-CH10-COLLECTING EVIDENCE EXAM
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NUFT-355-CH10-COLLECTING EVIDENCE EXAMResearchers often conduct a study using a scaled-back data collection method to
evaluate the instruments and process to head off any potential problems.
a. pilot
b. scaled
c. measured
d. observational
a. pilot
The primary methods for data collection in quantitative studies are
a. questionnaires, subjective surveys, rating scales, and structured observation.
b. observations, scales, questionnaires, and physiological measures.
c. physiological measures, scales, interviews, and direct observations.
d. physiological measures, scales, observations, and subjective methods.
b. observations, scales, questionnaires, and physiological measures.
A researcher who wants to implement a less costly method of data collection and one
,that offers the greatest possibility of anonymity would likely use
a. observation.
b. interviews.
c. physiological measures.
d. questionnaires.
d. questionnaires.
In collecting data with questionnaires, response rate is defined as the
a. percentage of questionnaires returned.
b. total number of questionnaires returned.
c. percentage of participants involved in the study.
d. total amount of data being collected from participants.
a. percentage of questionnaires returned.
As part of a study on sodium intake, a nurse researcher at a fast food restaurant counts
, the number of people who salt their food. Which data collection method is being used?
a. Scale
b. Physiological measurement
c. Questionnaire
d. Observation
d. Observation
In nursing, _________ scales are often used to collect data about patient pain, fatigue,
quality of life, and health status.
a. incremental
b. visual analog
c. multidimensional
d. Likert
b. visual analog
A nurse researcher measures participants’ blood pressure readings early in the
morning and late evening and compares the two readings. Which data collection method
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