Module 3 Quiz Nurs 5366 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

A researcher evaluates whether a tool addresses the major elements of the construct being studied. This helps to ensure: {Ans: content validity}"To be considered eligible for the study, subjects had to be older than 21 years of age, hold a valid state driver's license, and be able to fire a shotgun." This is an example of which of the following? {Ans: Sampling criteria}A researcher is studying the effect of hypnosis on pain experienced during dental procedures. The researcher's study has two groups: those who receive hypnosis during the procedure and those who receive no hypnosis. If the researcher plans to use a t-test for the statistical analysis, which would be the best way to measure pain for this study? {Ans: numerical pain scale with a range from 0 to 100}A researcher studying depression in relation to five predictor variables decides to include five more variables in the study because the literature reveals that they may also be involved in depression. Consequently, the researcher will do which of the following? {Ans: Use a larger sample size.}Which of the following constructs would be appropriate to measure with a visual analogue scale? {Ans: Anxiety}In a pilot study to