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cdr_15 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Research subjects in a study of quality of life (QOL) in liver transplant recipients were asked to complete a questionnaire about their experiences after transplantation.

Which of the following would be a likely assumption that the researcher made in relation to this study?
a. All liver transplant recipients invited to participate in the study will complete a questionnaire.
b. QOL is an important issue to liver transplant recipients.
c. Subjects are able to identify a personal awareness of QOL.
d. Subjects will complete every item on the questionnaire.

Question 2

Before implementing a large, multisite research investigation, a researcher conducts a smaller study to identify any problematic areas in the planned study. This smaller study is known as a/an:

a. abstract.
b. exploratory design.
c. pilot study.
d. proposal.

31809pancho · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Assumptions are statements taken for granted or are considered true, even though they have not been scientifically tested.
The researcher does not indicate that this is an assumption of the study. It is undoubtedly hoped for to get a large sample size.
The researcher does not indicate that this is an assumption of the study. It is undoubtedly hoped for; otherwise, subjects will not complete their questionnaires.
The researcher does not indicate that this is an assumption of the study. It is undoubtedly hoped for to get complete data.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A pilot study is frequently defined as a smaller version of a proposed study conducted to refine the methodology.
The abstract is a synopsis of the study found at the beginning of a research report.
Exploratory design is used when the total situation is unclear.
A proposal is a formal request to conduct a study; it can be submitted to obtain funds or get feedback on the study's methodology.