A nurse researcher is critically appraising a research report and asks the question "Is the format appropriate for use with this population?" Which data collection methods and procedures would this question evaluate?
a. Physiologic measurement
b. Questionnaires
c. Available data records
d. Observation
ANS: B
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A This question would not evaluate physiologic measurement.
B This question would evaluate questionnaires.
C This question would not evaluate available data records.
D This question would not evaluate observation.
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