Author Question: The training of data collectors to adhere strictly to a standard protocol for a research project ... (Read 74 times)

nenivikky · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The training of data collectors to adhere strictly to a standard protocol for a research project will affect the ultimate outcome of the study by doing what?

a. Reducing risks to human subjects
b. Reducing cost of data collection
c. Increasing consistency in data collection
d. Increasing risk of introducing researcher bias into the study

Question 2

What is the nurse researcher's primary concern in data collection for research?

a. Flexibility in data collection
b. Consistency in data collection
c. Accurate interpretation of data collected
d. Averaging of numerical scores to reduce the effect of outliers

mfedorka · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Reducing risks to human subjects is best controlled by institutional review board clearance and informed consent.
B Data collector training may actually increase costs in a research study.
C Training of data collectors increases consistency in data collection.
D Data collector training does not increase risk of researcher bias.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Flexibility does not necessarily support integrity in data collection.
B Consistency is the most critical issue in the data collection phase.
C Interpretation of data occurs in the data analysis phase.
D Arithmetic activities and statistical approaches are part of the data analysis phase.