The nurse researcher is designing a research study that will require the use of multiple people as data collectors.How should the training of data collectors to adhere strictly to a standard protocol for the research project affect the ultimate outcome of the study?
A) Reduced risks to human subjects
B) Reduced cost of data collection
C) Increased consistency in data collection
D) Increased risk of introducing researcher bias into the study

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Correct C: Training of data collectors increases consistency in data collection.
Incorrect A: Reducing risks to human subjects is best controlled by institutional review board clearance and informed consent.
Incorrect B: Data collector training may actually increase costs in a research study.
Incorrect D: Data collector training does not increase risk of researcher bias.

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