The statistical procedure that controls for the influence of extraneous variables on the dependent variable is:
A) Simple linear regression
B) Factor analysis
C) Analysis of covariance
D) Life table analysis
C
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a. fixed c. direct b. indirect d. variable
It is important to assess the educational level of patients primarily to
a. have a complete profile of the patient for your records. b. ascertain the patient's level of understanding of science and health-related concepts. c. determine the patient's ability to comprehend verbal or written instructions about health care. d. decide how much information you should provide.
A nurse is preparing to do research. Which of the following would be an appropriate use for the nurse's handheld device? Select all that apply
A) Participate in Web-based research surveys B) Store data for aggregation and analysis C) Record comments from a focus group D) Take photos of changes in status with a treatment E) Search for evidence-based resources
The nurse explains to the client scheduled to undergo a cardiac catheterization that the test involves the use of:
A) a Doppler instrument to determine coronary blood flow. B) a catheter through the chest wall to measure cardiac output. C) high-frequency sound waves to detect coronary blood flow. D) radiopaque dye injected into an artery to visualize heart function.