Which statement is phrased as a problem for a quantitative study?
1. Is the best method for improving the life of caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease known?
2. What will decrease the recovery time of clients who are undergoing a major surgical procedure?
3. Is music as effective as beta blockers in improving cardiac output in clients who have been hospitalized after suffering a myocardial infarction?
4. What will increase the quality of life of terminally ill clients?
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Rationale 1: "Is the best method for improving the life of caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease known?" is incorrect because it suggests a study's purpose, is not empirically testable, and does not identify variables.
Rationale 2: "What will decrease the recovery time of clients who are undergoing a major surgical procedure?" is incorrect because it suggests a study's purpose and does not identify variables.
Rationale 3: "Is music as effective as beta blockers in improving cardiac output?" is correct because it includes variables, a population, and is empirically testable.
Rationale 4: "What will increase the quality of life of terminally ill clients?" is incorrect because it suggests a study's purpose and does not identify variables.
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