If a researcher wanted to assess how well an evidence-based protocol for encouraging adolescent mothers to breastfeed was meeting its objectives, the research would be which of the following?
A) Survey
B) Evaluation
C) Methodologic research
D) Secondary analysis
B
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Evaluation research assesses the effectiveness of a program, policy, or procedure to assist decision-makers in choosing a course of action. Evaluations can answer a variety of questions. Survey research examines people's characteristics, behaviors, intentions, and opinions by asking them to answer questions. In methodologic research, the investigator is concerned with the development, validation, and assessment of methodologic tools or strategies. Secondary analysis refers to studies in which researchers analyze previously collected data—either quantitative or qualitative.
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