Which Is the Most Important Reason to Develop a Definition

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which is the most important reason to develop a definition of nursing?

• A) Recruit more informed people into the nursing profession
• B) Evaluate the degree of role satisfaction
• C) Dispel the stereotypical images of nurses and nursing
• D) Differentiate nursing activities from those of other health professionals

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Definitions:

Representative Sample

A segment of a population that accurately mirrors the characteristics of the entire group.

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Waterproof boots generally made from rubber or a water-resistant material to keep feet dry.

Operational Definition

A clear, detailed description of how an experimental variable is measured or manipulated within research.

Hypothesis

A testable prediction about the conditions under which a particular behavior or mental process may occur.