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jessicacav · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Nurse researchers have predicted that a newly created mentorship program will result in decreased absenteeism, increased retention, and decreased attrition among a hospital's nursing staff.

Which of the following does this predicted relationship represent?

A) Hypothesis
B) Dependent variable
C) Abstract
D) Methodology

Question 2

An obstetrical nurse wishes to identify whether clients' perceptions of a high level of support from their partner is associated with a decreased length of the second stage of labor.

Which type of quantitative research is most appropriate for this research question?

A) Correlational research
B) Descriptive research
C) Quasi-experimental research
D) Experimental research

peter · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
A hypothesis is an expected statement of the relationship between variables in a study. In this study, the dependent variables are absenteeism, retention, and attrition while the independent variable is the mentorship program. The methodology of a study is the logistical framework that guides the planning and execution of the study. An abstract is a summary of a research study published in a journal.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Correlational quantitative research is used to examine relationships between two or more variables. In this case, the variables are perceptions of partner support and length of Stage 2 labor. There is no manipulation of the variables as there would be in an experimental or quasi-experimental study. The focus on the relationship between the two variables goes beyond simple description of events.