The Nurse Researcher Is Designing a Quantitative Research Study

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse researcher is designing a quantitative research study.What is the overall purpose of research design?

• A) To determine sample size
• B) To identify the problem statement
• C) To aid in the solution of a research question
• D) To assist the researcher in identifying gaps in knowledge

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