Which Research Evidence Would Most Influence a Group of Nurses

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which research evidence would most influence a group of nurses to change their practice?

• A) Expert committee report of recommendations for practice
• B) Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
• C) Non-experimental descriptive study
• D) Critical pathway

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Definitions:

Reliability

The consistency of a research study or measuring test. It refers to the extent to which a test or procedure produces stable and consistent results over time.

Validity

The degree to which a tool, test, or instrument measures what it is intended to measure.

Head Size

A physical measurement of the circumference or volume of the human head, which may be studied in relation to brain size and cognitive abilities.

Intellectual Disability

A term for significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills, manifesting before the age of 18.