When Researchers Have Learned How to Apply a Principle or Change

question 224

Multiple Choice

When researchers have learned how to apply a principle or change a condition in order to prevent unwanted occurrences, they have met the fundamental goal of

• A) description.
• B) influence.
• C) prediction.
• D) explanation.

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Definitions:

Ethical Research Designs

Research methodologies that prioritize participants' rights, dignity, and welfare in accordance with ethical guidelines and standards.

Nursing Research

Systematic inquiry designed to develop knowledge about issues important to the nursing profession including practice, education, and policy.

Actively Consuming

Engaging in the process of receiving or using goods, services, or information in a deliberate and attentive manner.

Evidence-based Practice

The conscientious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients or the delivery of health services.