Which data collection method can be assessed by asking, "Are the data examined in such a way as to provide new information?"

a. Questionnaires
b. Interviews
c. Physiologic measurement
d. Records and databases


ANS: D

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A This question does not assess questionnaires as a data collection method.
B This question does not assess interviews as a data collection method.
C This question does not assess physiologic measurement as a data collection method.
D This question assesses records and databases as a data collection method.

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