When a nurse seeks to answer a question about the effectiveness of a particular treatment,what kind of study would be most appropriate?
A) Descriptive
B) Correlational
C) Exploratory
D) Quasi-experimental
E) Qualitative

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Correct D: Quasi-experimental studies do allow testing of a treatment.
Incorrect A: Descriptive studies describe a phenomenon and do not test treatments.
Incorrect B: Correlational studies examine relationships,not causation.
Incorrect C: Exploratory studies do not analyze treatment efficacy.
Incorrect E: Qualitative studies are not experimental.

When a Nurse Seeks to Answer a Question About the Effectiveness