A Nursing Researcher Has a Well-Designed Study Planned, but the Study

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nursing researcher has a well-designed study planned, but the study requires the use of a new data collection survey instrument to prevent possible error in measurement. Prior to starting the planned study, what additional type of study will the researcher need to perform to ensure the new instrument is tested?

• A) A methodological study
• B) A qualitative study
• C) A psychometric study
• D) A quantitative study

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