In practice, the nurse has identified an observable phenomenon and wants to conduct research to generate a hypothesis through observation of the situation. The nurse knows what approach to be the best way for the nurse to conduct this type of investigation?
A) Correlational research study
B) Experimental research study
C) Descriptive research study
D) Quasi-experimental research study

Question

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Descriptive research identifies data and characteristics about the population or phenomenon. Correlational research is used to explore a relationship between two variables. Experimental research explores the causal relationships between variables. Experimental research examines whether one variable has a cause-and-effect relationship with another. Quasi-experimental research examines a causal relationship between variables, but it may not meet the strict guidelines of experimental research.

In Practice, the Nurse Has Identified an Observable Phenomenon and Wants