For Which Type of Research Studies Would the Nurse Researcher

question 21

Multiple Choice

For which type of research studies would the nurse researcher develop research questions rather than hypotheses?

• A) Experimental studies
• B) Exploratory studies
• C) Correlational studies
• D) Predictive studies

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Definitions:

Syphilis

A bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact that starts as a painless sore.

Fetus

A developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception until the time of birth.

Perinatal Mortality

Refers to the death of a fetus or an infant during the period shortly before or after birth.

Home Births

The process of giving birth to a child at home rather than in a hospital or birthing center, often with the assistance of a midwife or nurse.