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Alygatorr01285

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What type of study would be most appropriate if a nurse researcher wants to determine if historical exposure to a specific water source is associated with later development of inflammatory bowel disease?
 
  a. Ex post facto design
  b. Experimental design
  c. Qualitative design
  d. Therapeutic design

Question 2

Which type of research findings are considered the strongest available evidence?
 
  a. Meta-analysis
  b. Descriptive
  c. Case study
  d. Narrative



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Ex post facto design is used when the researcher wants to determine whether one thing is related to or causes another thing.
B Experimental design tests efficacy of an intervention.
C Qualitative design would not be able to assess relationships or causation.
D Therapeutic design is not a designated design; therapy category is testing efficacy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Meta-analysis findings provide the strongest evidence available to clinicians.
B Descriptive findings are low-level evidence because descriptive studies are done when little is known about a subject.
C Case study describes findings most commonly from one person, often an unusual case.
D Narrative findings are used in qualitative studies and are not considered as strong evidence as meta-analysis.




Alygatorr01285

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent


Viet Thy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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