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Pineappleeh · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A researcher wanted to administer a set of 15 items to study participants with the intent of factor analyzing the data. Which of the following would be especially good advice?

a. The researcher should seek a sample with as little variability as possible on the 15 items.
b. The researchers should recruit a sample of at least 150 people.
c. The researcher should consider adding more items, because 15 is too low a number to be factor analyzed.
d. The researcher should do a power analysis to minimize the risk of Type II errors.

Question 2

A nurse is conducting a developmental screening to assess for domain-specific development, including gross and fine motor skills. Which developmental screening tool would the nurse most likely use?

a. Pediatric Symptom Checklist
b. Ages and Stages Questionnaire
c. Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status
d. Denver II

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

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D
The Denver II screening tool assesses domain specific development (gross and fine motor, social, and language). The Pediatric Symptom Checklist assesses coping and mental health concerns, the Ages and Stages Questionnaire assesses social and emotional development, and the Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status assesses general developmental and behavioral screening.