In which way will information technology affect nursing research?
1. The complexities of this technology may make some aspects of research unappealing.
2. It will make data mining more difficult.
3. It will likely increase research activity.
4. It will make working with statistics more difficult.
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Explanation: 1. This technology should serve to make research more appealing because it is easier to access materials.
2. Data mining will become easier.
3. Many healthcare organizations, with their increasing ability to access technology, will probably increase their research activity.
4. It is now easier to apply statistics with the various computer-based statistical software packages available.
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