Which of the Following Is the First Step When Designing

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first step when designing an experimental study?

• A) Decide on the intervention and eligibility criteria
• B) Define what will constitute a favorable outcome
• C) Decide on what control is an appropriate comparison for the intervention
• D) Select the method for randomizing participants to an intervention or control group

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Definitions:

Decoding

The process of interpreting and understanding communication signals or symbols.

Feedback

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Communication Process Model

A theoretical framework that describes the various stages involved in the transmission and reception of messages between communicators.

Social Communication Model

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