What type of study would be most appropriate if the nurse researcher is seeking to answer a question about the effectiveness of a particular treatment?
a. Descriptive
b. Correlational
c. Exploratory
d. Quasi-experimental
e. Qualitative
ANS: D
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A Descriptive studies describe a phenomenon and do not test treatments.
B Correlational studies examine relationships, not causation.
C Exploratory studies do not analyze treatment efficacy.
D Quasi-experimental studies do allow testing of a treatment.
E Qualitative studies are not experimental.
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