What Factors Should a Nurse Researcher Consider When Determining a Proposed

question 23

Multiple Choice

What factors should a nurse researcher consider when determining a proposed quantitative sample size? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Type of design used
• B) Personal preference
• C) Type of sampling procedure used
• D) Data saturation
• E) Projected costs of sampling strategy

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Definitions:

Temperature

A physical quantity that expresses hot and cold. It is a measure of the thermal energy per particle of matter or radiation.

Proprioception

The body's ability to perceive its own position in space, important for coordination and balance.

Golgi Tendon Organs

Sensory receptors located at the junctions of muscles and tendons that monitor tension developed in muscles and help prevent muscle damage.

Muscle Spindles

Sensory receptors within the belly of muscles that primarily detect changes in the length of the muscle.