A nurse researcher would choose physiologic data collection ...

[cdr_15]

A nurse researcher would choose physiologic data collection methods for which reason?
 
  a. Cost and subject acceptance
  b. Reduced researcher time
  c. Data collection of patient body weights
  d. No need for interrater reliability

Question 2

Which data collection method would be most appropriate in studying bullying behavior in elementary schoolaged girls?
 
  a. An unstructured interview
  b. Asking parents about their children's experience with bullying
  c. Responses of the children on a paper-and-pencil bullying scale
  d. Concealment of the researcher without intervention in children's behavior

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Physiologic data collection instruments can be very costly.
B Physiologic measurement methods do not necessarily reduce researcher time.
C Data collected in this case are physiologic.
D Physiologic measurement methods often use interrated approaches.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Children may be unable to answer unstructured questions and stay focused on the topic of interest.
B Parents' opinions would not give the best data for children's views on bullying.
C Children may not give accurate responses to such a scale.
D This method is often used in developmental research and allows for observational studies.