Which of the Following Is the First Step in Planning

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first step in planning a research study?

• A) obtaining informed consent from human subjects
• B) stating the hypothesis to be tested
• C) implementing the study design
• D) designing the research
• E) posing a clear question

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Definitions:

Relevance

The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

Quality

An attribute or characteristic that determines the excellence, condition, or value of something, often measured against standards or requirements.

Citation

A reference or mention of a source, used to give credit to the original author or to support claims in a text.

Journal Article

A scholarly work published in an academic or professional journal, contributing to a particular field of study.