The nurse is preparing to conduct research that will allow precise measurement of a phenomenon. Which methods will provide the nurse with the right kind of data? (Select all that apply.)
a. Surveys
b. Phenomenology
c. Grounded theory
d. Evaluation research
e. Nonexperimental research
ANS: A, D, E
Experimental research, nonexperimental research, surveys, and evaluation research are all forms of quantitative research that allow for precise measurement. Phenomenology and grounded theory are forms of qualitative research.
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