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penza

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What is the first question that should be asked in determining whether a cross-sectional design or a longitudinal design should be used in a quantitative study?
 
  a. Is there an independent variable?
  b. What is the nature of the problem being studied?
  c. Will a measurement tool or instrument be needed?
  d. Can statistical analysis be applied to the study data?

Question 2

Which method of data collection is most appropriate for a nurse researcher to use in a survey study?
 
  a. Videorecording of people-to-people interactions
  b. Direct participant observation
  c. Unstructured interview
  d. Questionnaires



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Independent variables are used in both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies.
B The nature of the research problem determines whether a cross-sectional or longitudinal design should be used.
C A measurement tool or instrument can be used in both cross-sectional and longitudinal designs.
D Statistical analyses can be used in both cross-sectional and longitudinal designs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Videorecording of interpersonal interactions is more common for observational and focus group studies.
B Direct participant observation is used in qualitative and observational type studies.
C Unstructured interviews are not usually appropriate for survey design.
D Questionnaires are the best method for a survey study.



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