For Which of the Following Studies Would an After-Only Experimental

question 8

Multiple Choice

For which of the following studies would an after-only experimental research design be most appropriate?

• A) The effect of cause of spousal death on widow self-esteem.
• B) The effect of preoperative teaching on vascular complications after surgery.
• C) The effect of a mentorship program on improvement of student performance in a BSN program.
• D) The effectiveness of using the videotape to teach adolescent males about the warning signs of testicular cancer.

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Definitions:

Propionic Acid

A naturally occurring carboxylic acid with chemical formula C3H6O2, used in food preservation.

Alanine

A nonessential amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Amino Group

A functional group consisting of a nitrogen atom attached by single bonds to hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, or aryl groups.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds containing an amine group, a carboxylic acid group, and a side chain that varies between different amino acids, key building blocks of proteins.