Analyze the following research question: "Is there a difference in the final examination scores of employed nursing students who work more than 16 hours a week compared to those nursing students who work less than 16 hours a week?" Which type
of study is this? 1. Univariate.
2. Bivariate.
3. Multivariate.
4. Correlational.
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Rationale 1: There are two variables (final exam scores and working) in this study. Univariate studies have only one variable.
Rationale 2: The two variables of this study are the dependent variable (final exam score) and two levels of independent variable (working more than or less than 16 hours per week).
Rationale 3: There are two variables (final exam scores and working) in this study. Multivariate studies have more than two variables.
Rationale 4: If this were a correlational study the question might be written, "Is there a correlation between final exam scores and the number of hours employed students work each week.".
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