The nurse is part of team conducting a research study that involves controlled observations. Controlled observations involve which of the following activities?
A) Putting information together to form a new understanding
B) Watching something carefully and noting events
C) Testing a hypothesis or prediction
D) Determining whether data are reliable and supportive
Ans: B
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Observation basically means watching phenomena and taking note of changes (if any) through some means of measurement. Researchers make observations using direct and indirect methods. The controlled element involves conducting observation under specifically defined protocols.
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