NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

NURSING RESEARCH

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which of the following is the most appropriate for the researcher to study if she would do a correlational study?

A	Humor experienced by hospitalized patients
B	Effect of humor on anxiety of hospitalized patients
C	Anxiety among hospitalized patients experiencing humor
D	The relationship of humor and anxiety level among clients

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The other reason that researchers would choose to use a correlational study rather than an experiment is that the statistical relationship of interest is thought to be causal, but the researcher cannot manipulate the independent variable because it is impossible, impractical, or unethical.

Detailed explanation-2: -Correlational research allows the researcher to answer questions such as: Does a change in Variable A cause a change in Variable B? What is the relationship between Variable A and Variable B?

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