How Can a Nurse Researcher Take Action in a Quantitative

question 31

Multiple Choice

How can a nurse researcher take action in a quantitative research study to eliminate bias on the dependent variable?

• A) By establishing strict eligibility criteria for the study participants
• B) By ensuring that all data are collected by a single researcher
• C) By formulating at least two hypotheses for each research question
• D) By testing a theoretical framework

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Definitions:

Massachusetts Assembly

The colonial legislature of Massachusetts, involved in governance and decisions affecting the colony.

Townshend Acts

A series of British Acts of Parliament passed during 1767 and 1768 that placed duties on common products imported to the American colonies, such as paper, tea, glass, and lead, leading to widespread opposition.

Circular Letter

A written communication sent to a closed group of people or organizations, often for the purpose of informing or soliciting support.

House of Burgesses

The first legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America, established by the Virginia Company in 1619, playing a significant role in American colonial government.