Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Role of the Nurse

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the role of the nurse in research is true?

• A) Nurses must be prepared at the baccalaureate level or higher to have any role in nursing research.
• B) Master's-prepared nurses (those with MSN, MN, or MS degrees) are primarily responsible for using the findings of nursing research in clinical practice.
• C) One role of the registered nurse is to identify issues in clinical practice that are suitable for research.
• D) Regardless of nursing education, the only nurse who should interpret research findings is the one who has the most comprehensive understanding of statistical analysis methods.

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Definitions:

Different Groups

Refers to various categorizations of individuals based on criteria such as characteristics, interests, beliefs, or demographics.

Manipulation

The act of skillfully handling, controlling, or using something, often with negative connotations of deception or unfair influence.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to investigate its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experimental study, the variable that is being tested and measured, often considered the effect in a cause-effect relationship.