A nurse researcher should be concerned about establishing clear eligibility criteria for inclusion in a study sample because such criteria will do what?
a. Increase the homogeneity of the sample
b. Decrease the homogeneity of the sample
c. Increase the size of the sample
d. Decrease the size of the sample
ANS: A
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A Clear eligibility criteria are designed to increase the homogeneity of the sample.
B Clear eligibility would not hinder homogeneity but support it.
C Eligibility criteria do not directly increase or decrease sample size.
D Eligibility criteria do not directly increase or decrease sample size.
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