Why can research be considered a "world" of its own? (Choose all that apply.) Because it:
a. involves new rules and new experiences.
b. is a new way of experiencing reality.
c. is conducted in certain geographical areas of the world.
d. requires learning a unique language.
ANS: A, B, D
Nursing research is a new way of experiencing reality; it requires a unique language, and it involves new rules and new experiences.
Nursing research is a new way of experiencing reality; it requires a unique language, and it involves new rules and new experiences.
Nursing research is a new way of experiencing reality; it requires a unique language, and it involves new rules and new experiences.
Nursing research is not confined by geographic area.
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