The nurse researcher has spent several days choosing an instrument to gather study data. What is the researcher's next step?
1. Collect the data.
2. Determine the level of measurement desired.
3. Conduct a trial run of the instrument.
4. Convert the instrument to collect interval data.
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Rationale 1: Data collection should not begin until a trial run of the instrument has been conducted.
Rationale 2: The level of measurement should have been determined prior to choosing the instrument.
Rationale 3: A trial run of the instrument will help the researcher determine if it will serve the purposes of the study. A trial run can save time and trouble in the long run.
Rationale 4: There is no evidence in the scenario that this is a necessary step.
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