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Beheh

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on: Jul 8, 2018
A nurse is investigating the literature on a clinical topic and is particularly interested in studies that are experimental. What other terms may the nurse encounter in a literature search? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Randomized controlled trials
  b. Intervention studies
  c. Individual studies
  d. Prognostic studies

Question 2

From top to bottom, what are the study designs associated with the strongest level of evidence base? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Randomized controlled trial
  b. Quasi-experimental
  c. Correlational
  d. Descriptive study
  e. Phenomenal


diesoon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C

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Correct Randomized controlled trials are one form of experimental design.
Intervention studies is a synonym for experimental design.
Individual studies is a synonym for experimental design.
Incorrect Prognostic studies are essentially correlational in nature, not experimental.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D

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Correct A randomized controlled trial is the highest level of evidence.
Quasi-experimental design is the second highest level.
Correlational design is the third highest level of evidence.
Descriptive design is the lowest level of evidence base.
Incorrect A phenomenal study design will not have a strong level of evidence base.


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