The nurse researcher is concerned about bias in observation methods.Which data-collection method should the researcher be aware is most vulnerable to the bias of the researcher?
A) Questionnaires
B) Available data
C) Observation methods
D) Physiologic measurement

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Correct C: Researcher bias can most affect observational methods because the researcher is the observer.
Incorrect A: Questionnaires,because they are prestructured,are less susceptible to researcher bias.
Incorrect B: Available data do not constitute a data-collection method.
Incorrect D: Physiologic measurement is objective and less susceptible to researcher bias.

The Nurse Researcher Is Concerned About Bias in Observation Methods