• Q. Which data collection method is most appropriate for the study question: "Are the frequency and patterns of physical agitation among hospitalized older adults with acute delirium related to the physical care techniques and communication patterns of healthcare workers?"
• options
• 1. self administered questionnaire
• 2. Participant observation
• 3. focus group
• 4. face to face interview

Q. Which of the following statements is true regarding measurement error?

1. to minimize error, it is best to design a new instrument for specific use in one's current study

2. The observed score reflects the hypothetical true score minus any influence of random or systematic error.

Q. Which of the following is true regarding research designs?

• 1. A robust research design guarantees the both the reliability and generalizability of study findings.
• 2. The researcher's paradigm or world view generally has no impact on design selected.

Q What is the primary reason why quasi-experimental designs are often used in nursing research?

• 1. Using these designs provides results that can be generalized to the population at large.
• 2. They are more often a more feasible approach for investigating nursing phenomenon