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1. Consider the following research question: "Is Variables
there a relationship between handwashing are often
technique and in- fection rates on a telemetry inherent
unit?" Infection rates indi- cate which type of human
variable in this research question? characteristi
cs.
Directional Researchers
Dependent sometimes
Independent create a
Continuous variable.
The
2. In a quantitative study, variables are also dependent
known as: variable
corresponds
Constructs to the 'O'
Phenomena (out-
Theories
Concepts
3. True or False
The dependent variable influences a change in
the independent variable.
4. True or False
The variables used in a research study are
explicitly defined as variables in the purpose of
the study.
5. Which statement is true about variables?
(Select all that apply.)
Variables are the central building blocks of
quantita- tive studies.
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Dependent
Concepts
False
False
Variables are the central building blocks of quanti- tative studies.,
Variables are often in- herent human characteris- tics.,
Researchers sometimes create a variable.,
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come) in a PICO question. d
Variables are inherently dependent or e
independent; if a variable is dependent in one m
study, it will be depen- dent in all studies. o
g
6. Identify the independent variable in this r
statement: Adult clients between the ages a
of 18 and 35 report reduced pain after p
music therapy h
i
Music therapy
c
Reduced pain
s
Adult clients
Age of 18 to
35
7. Identify the dependent variable in this
statement: Adult clients between the ages
of 18 and 65 who smoke two packs of
cigarettes daily are at increased risk for lung
cancer.
Adult clients
Age of 18-65
Daily smoking
Lung cancer
8. Which of the following would represent a
dependent variable in a research study?
Client satisfaction
Nursing interventions
Population size
Population
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