A nurse studied a community to determine if there were clients who would benefit from a hospice program if one were developed. This type of research is:
a. a survey.
b. quasi-experimental.
c. a needs assessment method.
d. a pilot study.
ANS: C
Correct: A needs assessment method is a study in which the researcher collects data for the purpose of estimating the needs of a group; the method is commonly used to prioritize the needs of an organization or community.
Incorrect:
a. A survey is a research design that is used to collect demographic information, social characteristics, behavioral patterns, and other information.
b. Quasi-experimental research is a type of quantitative research that lacks one of the components of an experimental design.
d. A pilot study is a smaller version of a proposed study conducted to develop or refine methodology, such as treatment, instruments, or a data collection process, to be used in a larger study.
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