A Nurse Is Considering the Potential for Selection Bias

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse is considering the potential for selection bias. Which of the following best describes the situation that is the nurse has encountered?

• A) Determining the population to be studied
• B) Considering how the participants will enter the study
• C) Studying cause and effect relationships
• D) Documenting results of the study

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