Answer to Question 1
ANS: B, D, E
For multiple reasons, pilot or field testing of an intervention is recommended. Pilot testing is helpful for the following reasons: (1) to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, (2) to determine the feasibility and acceptability of the design and procedures, and (3) to facilitate the determination of treatment ES to use in power analysis calculations of sample size. In general, pilot studies are very useful for determining whether the intervention as a prototype will work and if it is feasible. It also is an opportunity to test and refine instructions, manuals, or training programs to ensure that study procedures are understandable and the preparation of study staff is adequate.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: A, B, C, F
Because an intervention research project often involves a study extended over a period of time, sometimes years, nurse researchers are advised to give careful thought to the composition of their research teams. Researchers need to determine (1) who will be included on the project team, (2) what level of expertise is required for team members, (3) how team members will function together, and (4) the roles team members will assume. Because of the nature of intervention research, a multidisciplinary project team will facilitate distribution of the work and a broader generation of ideas. If both quantitative and qualitative data will be gathered during the research project, your team should include members experienced in various qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis approaches.