EDAPT: Data Collection
__________ is the entire set of subjects who are of interest to the researcher. __________ is the
population that the researcher will actually study. - Answer-Target population
Sample
What type of sampling strategy is used when a researcher selects subjects that are easily accessible to
participate in a study? - Answer-Convenience sampling
What is the mathematical process to determine an adequate sample size in quantitative research? -
Answer-Power analysis
Which statements best describe this research study? Select all that apply. - Answer-The study is
longitudinal.
The study uses quantitative research design.
The study is experimental.
For each criterion listed, indicate if it was used as an inclusion or exclusion criterion in the study. -
Answer-*Inclusion:*
Ages 18-85
Presence of an indwelling urinary catheter
No recent application of lotion or ointments
No diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Braden score 18 or below
, *Exclusion:*
Quadriplegic or paraplegic
Prescribed complete bed rest
Impending transfer out of ICU
Based on the information in Table 1 on page 339 and the demographic and clinical characteristics of the
study group (Borzou et al., 2020, p. 339):
More __________ participated in the study.
Clients with __________ are equally distributed across all three groups.
The mean age across all three groups was __________. - Answer-Males
Cognitive impairment
Similar
Which characteristics of sampling must be present to ensure that a sample is representative of the
target population in quantitative research? Select all that apply. - Answer-Random selection
Independence
Probability sampling
For each statement listed, indicate if it is true or false based on analysis of the research article. -
Answer-*True:*
A convenience sample of subjects was used.
The actual sample size was 108 clients.
There were two intervention groups: almond oil and control.
Sampling bias was controlled by randomizing subjects into groups.
__________ is the entire set of subjects who are of interest to the researcher. __________ is the
population that the researcher will actually study. - Answer-Target population
Sample
What type of sampling strategy is used when a researcher selects subjects that are easily accessible to
participate in a study? - Answer-Convenience sampling
What is the mathematical process to determine an adequate sample size in quantitative research? -
Answer-Power analysis
Which statements best describe this research study? Select all that apply. - Answer-The study is
longitudinal.
The study uses quantitative research design.
The study is experimental.
For each criterion listed, indicate if it was used as an inclusion or exclusion criterion in the study. -
Answer-*Inclusion:*
Ages 18-85
Presence of an indwelling urinary catheter
No recent application of lotion or ointments
No diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Braden score 18 or below
, *Exclusion:*
Quadriplegic or paraplegic
Prescribed complete bed rest
Impending transfer out of ICU
Based on the information in Table 1 on page 339 and the demographic and clinical characteristics of the
study group (Borzou et al., 2020, p. 339):
More __________ participated in the study.
Clients with __________ are equally distributed across all three groups.
The mean age across all three groups was __________. - Answer-Males
Cognitive impairment
Similar
Which characteristics of sampling must be present to ensure that a sample is representative of the
target population in quantitative research? Select all that apply. - Answer-Random selection
Independence
Probability sampling
For each statement listed, indicate if it is true or false based on analysis of the research article. -
Answer-*True:*
A convenience sample of subjects was used.
The actual sample size was 108 clients.
There were two intervention groups: almond oil and control.
Sampling bias was controlled by randomizing subjects into groups.
