Which of the following is the most widely used data collection method by nurse researchers?
A) Records
B) Self-reports
C) Observation
D) Biophysiologic measures
B
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Data collection methods vary in terms of structure, quantifiability, and objectivity. The three principal data collection methods for nurse researchers are self-report, observations, and biophysiologic measures. Self-reports, which involve directly questioning study participants, are the most widely used method of collecting data for nursing studies.
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