The Top-Down Approach Is Where Researchers

question 141

Multiple Choice

The top-down approach is where researchers:

• A) develop a theory by exploring a topic using information provided from the participant's direct experiences.
• B) use numbers and statistics to objectively examine associations between variables, predict outcomes, and make comparisons.
• C) test preconceptions and previously established theories with collected data.
• D) the process of using multiple techniques to assess the same information.

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Definitions:

BUN

Blood Urea Nitrogen, a test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood to assess kidney function.

Renal Failure

A medical condition where the kidneys are unable to adequately filter waste products from the blood.

Intermittent Self-catheterization

A technique whereby individuals manually insert a catheter into the bladder to empty it; used by people who cannot naturally urinate.

Sterile Technique

A set of practices used in healthcare to eliminate all microorganisms from an environment or equipment, maintaining sterility during medical procedures.