A nurse collecting data at one specific measurement point is engaged in which type of study?
a. cross-section study c. retrospective study
b. longitudinal study d. prospective study
A
Cross-sectional studies involve data collected at one specific measurement point. Longitudinal studies involve data collected over time, in a particular research sample. Retrospective studies involve reviewing existing data usually found in medical records or hospital charts. Prospective studies actively follow subjects over the period of the study and do not rely on data previously collected.
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