A researcher intends to collect data, including patients' ratings of pain and anxiety, during a procedure. No electrical equipment or photography may be used in the procedure room
In order to record the various pain and anxiety ratings, the researcher may plan to use which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. A plug-in word processor
b. A form with large margins, or a column for comments, or both
c. A pencil with an eraser
d. A form with pre-labeled columns and rows
e. A cell phone with camera
ANS: B, C, D
Before data collection begins, the researcher develops or adapts forms on which to record data. These forms can be used to record demographic data, information from the patient record, observations, or values from physiological measures. The researcher also might need to collect other data that may be extraneous or confounding variables such as the subject's physician, stage of illness, length of illness or hospitalization, complications, date of data collection, time of day and day of week of data collection, and any untoward events that occur during the data collection period. Data collection forms must be designed so that the data are easily recorded. Pencil and paper are ideal, since they allow for erasure, in case the subject clarifies data.
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