The nurse notes these statements in a research article:
This study explores changes in coping and emotion that occur between the preoperative and the postoperative period. Further, the relationships between coping and emotion preoperatively and postoperatively are evaluated. Finally, the influence of preoperative coping and emotion on postoperative emotion is documented.
This section represents which part of a research study?
a. Results
b. Methods
c. Purpose
d. Hypothesis
ANS: C
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A No results were described in the passage.
B Although methods are implied, the passage does not include the specific methodology.
C The statements describe the aims or goals that the investigator hoped to achieve with the research and thus reflect the purpose of the study.
D The passage does not state the hypothesis of the study.
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