Data Collection and Management in Nursing Research: Quizzes and Practice

Question 1

Which of the following is a commonly used method for collecting data from a large population?

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Survey

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Focus group

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Interview

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Observation

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of sampling in research?

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To select a representative subset of the population to study

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To save time and resources

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To ensure the findings can be generalized to the entire population

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To reduce bias in the data

Question 3

What is the main aim of data entry?

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To transfer collected data into a digital format

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To clean and transform data

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To analyze data

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To visualize data

Question 4

In nursing research, what is the main purpose of sampling?

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To gather a representative group from the population to make inferences about the entire population

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To collect data from as many individuals as possible to strengthen the findings

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To make data collection faster and easier

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To avoid the need for data cleaning and error correction

Question 5

Essential to ensure representativeness and avoid biases, **which** is a key aspect of sampling in nursing research?

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Ensuring the sample reflects the population of interest

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Selecting subjects with specific characteristics

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Collecting data from the entire population

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Using convenience sampling

Question 6

In research, what is the primary goal of data cleaning?

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To remove errors and inconsistencies

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To enhance data presentation

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To add additional data points

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To transform data for analysis

Question 7

Databases are widely used in nursing research. What is their primary role?

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Storing and organizing data

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Performing advanced statistical analysis

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Generating graphs and charts

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Disseminating research findings

Question 8

What is a fundamental difference between quantitative and qualitative data?

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Quantitative data is presented in numbers, while qualitative data is not.

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Qualitative data is presented in numbers, while quantitative data is not.

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Quantitative data is objective, while qualitative data is subjective.

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Qualitative data is objective, while quantitative data is subjective.

Question 9

In nursing research, what is the primary purpose of conducting a pilot study?

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To test the feasibility of a research method

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To gather preliminary data for a larger study

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To obtain ethical approval

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To disseminate research findings

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a crucial step in data management for research?

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Data analysis

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Data cleansing

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Data transformation

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Sampling

Question 11

Which technique entails selecting a representative portion of a population for data collection?

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Sampling

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Data entry

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Data cleaning

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Data analysis

Question 12

What is the process known as 'data cleaning' in nursing research data management?

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Eliminating errors and inconsistencies from collected data

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Converting data into a format suitable for analysis

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Inputting data into a database or spreadsheet

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Examining data to derive conclusions

Question 13

Identify the method of data collection that is NOT employed in nursing research:

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Meta-analysis

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Observation

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Surveys

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Focus groups

Question 14

Define sampling: selecting a subset of a population

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Selecting a representative subset of a population

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Collecting data from every member of a population

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Cleaning and analyzing collected data

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Interpreting research findings

Question 15

Which sampling technique involves random selection of participants from a population?

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Simple random sampling

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Convenience sampling

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Quota sampling

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Snowball sampling

Question 16

Data accuracy refers to:

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The correctness of the data

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The consistency of the data

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The completeness of the data

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The reliability of the data

Question 17

Error checking is a method used for:

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Data cleaning

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Data coding

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Statistical analysis

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Hypothesis testing

Question 18

Data management encompasses:

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Storing, organizing, and retrieving data

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Analyzing and interpreting data

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Collecting and cleaning data

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Disseminating research findings

Question 19

Identify the software primarily used for data management:

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SPSS

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Word

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Excel

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PowerPoint

Question 20

Which sampling method involves selecting subjects at regular intervals from a population?

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Systematic sampling

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Random sampling

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Stratified sampling

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Convenience sampling

Question 21

What is the process of entering data into a computer system called?

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Data entry

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Data collection

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Data analysis

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Data storage

Question 22

What is the primary purpose of data cleaning?

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To remove errors and inconsistencies

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To transform data into a usable format

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To protect data confidentiality

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To visualize data for analysis

Question 23

Which ethical principle requires researchers to protect participants from harm?

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Non-maleficence

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Beneficence

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Justice

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Autonomy

Question 24

In nursing research, which technique is primarily employed to guarantee data accuracy and reliability during data entry?

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Double data entry

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Recoding data

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Data cleaning

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Random sampling

Question 25

Which data collection method entails direct, in-person interaction between researchers and participants?

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Interview

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Questionnaire

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Observational study

Question 26

Which of the following is a unique advantage of mixed methods research?

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It provides a more comprehensive understanding of the research topic.

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It reduces the time and resources needed for data collection.

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It limits the generalizability of the research findings.

Question 27

Data entry involves:

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Converting data into a digital format

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Collecting data from participants

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Analyzing data to draw conclusions

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Storing data securely

Question 28

Which of the following is a non-probability sampling technique?

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Convenience sampling

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Random sampling

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Stratified sampling

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Cluster sampling

Question 29

When should data quality be assessed?

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Throughout the research process

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Prior to data analysis

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During data analysis

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After data analysis

Question 30

Which sampling method is most suitable when the target population is difficult to access and the researcher has limited resources?

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Snowball sampling

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Convenience sampling

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Quota sampling

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Stratified random sampling

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a common data cleaning technique?

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Adding new variables to the dataset

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Imputing missing values using appropriate methods

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Identifying and removing outliers

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Checking for and eliminating duplicate data points

Question 32

When is using stratified random sampling appropriate?

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When the target population can be divided into distinct subgroups (strata).

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When the target population is homogeneous.

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When the researcher has a substantial budget.

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When there are severe time constraints.

Question 33

What is the defining characteristic that distinguishes qualitative from quantitative data?

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Quantitative data is numerical, while qualitative data is non-numerical.

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Qualitative data is numerical, while quantitative data is non-numerical.

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Qualitative data is objective, while quantitative data is subjective.

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Quantitative data is objective, while qualitative data is subjective.

Question 34

Under which circumstances is employing a mixed-methods research approach advantageous?

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When a single research method cannot adequately address the research question.

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When the researcher has limited funding.

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When the research timeline is extremely short.

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When participants are hesitant to participate.

Question 35

In nursing research, which principle is essential for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data?

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Employing various data collection methods

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Using a small and unrepresentative sample

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Ignoring data cleaning for errors and missing values

Question 36

Which sampling method is NOT a probability sampling technique?

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Quota sampling

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Simple random sampling

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Systematic sampling

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Stratified sampling

Question 37

Which of the following represents quantitative data?

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The number of patients experiencing a specific complication

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Patient feedback on their overall satisfaction with care

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The type of medication prescribed for a specific condition

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A detailed account of a patient's emotional response to their diagnosis

Question 38

What is the main role of a data management plan in nursing research?

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To provide a detailed outline for data collection, storage, and analysis procedures

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To justify the research question and its significance

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To obtain informed consent from research participants

Question 39

Which ethical concern is most relevant to data collection in nursing research?

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Maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of patient information

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Availability of sufficient research participants

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Time commitment required for data collection

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Financial costs associated with data collection

Question 40

What is the primary objective of conducting a pilot study in data collection?

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To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of the chosen data collection plan

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To gather preliminary data for the main research study

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To recruit participants for the main research study

Question 41

A researcher wants to evaluate the effectiveness of a new pain management technique for patients with chronic back pain. They choose to recruit participants from a local hospital's pain management clinic. What type of sampling method is being used in this scenario?

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Convenience sampling

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Random sampling

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Snowball sampling

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Stratified sampling

Question 42

A researcher is gathering data on patient satisfaction with a newly implemented nursing intervention. They decide to use a structured questionnaire with closed-ended questions. What is the main advantage of using this type of questionnaire in this research?

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Ensures consistent and standardized data collection.

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Minimizes the risk of bias in data interpretation.

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Allows for in-depth exploration of patient perspectives.

Question 43

A nurse researcher is working with a large dataset obtained from a hospital's electronic health record system.  What is the most efficient tool for managing and analyzing this type of data?

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Using a statistical software package like SPSS or R.

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Manually entering data into a spreadsheet.

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Using a simple word processing program.

Question 44

A researcher is reviewing data collected from a survey about patient experiences with a new medication. They notice several inconsistencies and missing data points. What is the most appropriate way to handle these issues?

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Implement data cleaning techniques to identify and correct errors.

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Replace missing data with the most frequent value.

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Ignore the inconsistencies and proceed with data analysis.

Question 45

A researcher is conducting a study on the impact of a new nursing intervention on patient outcomes. They gather data on patient demographics, clinical characteristics, and intervention effectiveness.  What type of data is being collected in this study?

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Mixed methods data

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Observational data

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Qualitative data

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Quantitative data

Question 46

A nurse researcher is collecting data on patient satisfaction with a new nursing intervention. They want to ensure the data is accurate and reliable.  What is the most crucial step to take in ensuring data quality?

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Train data collectors on standardized procedures and data entry guidelines.

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Use a random sample of participants.

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Collect data from a large number of participants.

Question 47

A researcher is planning to collect data on patient experiences with a new nursing intervention. They want to ensure that the data collection process is ethical and respects the rights of participants. Which ethical principle is most relevant in this scenario?

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Confidentiality and privacy

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Beneficence

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Justice

Question 48

A researcher wants to analyze data collected from a survey on patient satisfaction with a new nursing intervention. They want to compare the satisfaction scores of patients who received the intervention to those who did not. Which statistical test is most appropriate for this analysis?

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T-test

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Regression analysis

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Correlation analysis

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Chi-square test

Question 49

A researcher is analyzing data collected from a study on patient outcomes following a new nursing intervention. They notice that some data points are outliers, which are significantly different from the rest of the data. What is the most appropriate action to take regarding these outliers?

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Investigate the outliers to determine if they are valid data points or errors.

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Exclude the outliers from the analysis without further investigation.

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Replace the outliers with the mean of the data.

Question 50

A nurse researcher is working with a large dataset collected from a hospital's electronic health record system. They want to ensure that the data is accurate and complete before conducting any analysis. What is the first step in the data management process?

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Data cleaning

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Data analysis

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Data interpretation

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Data visualization