A nurse researcher is critically appraising a research report and asks the question "What sources of bias are possible with use of records or existing data sets?" The data collection method(s)and procedure(s)that this question evaluates is what?

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This question evaluates the use of available data records or existing datasets as a data collection method. Records or datasets may contain biases introduced by previous data collectors or record keepers, and may not always have complete or accurate information. It is important for the researcher to critically appraise the quality and potential sources of bias within the records or data sets they are using.

A Nurse Researcher Is Critically Appraising a Research Report and Asks