Dolores works in a pediatrics ward and has decided to investigate whether or not the level of nurse friendliness influences children's perceptions of their hospital experiences.For her research,which of the following would be the best operational definition of nurse friendliness?

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The best operational definition of nurse friendliness in this context is the number of times that the nurse smiles per time spent with the patient (D). This provides a quantifiable and observable measure of friendliness that can be consistently recorded across different interactions and by different observers.

Dolores Works in a Pediatrics Ward and Has Decided to Investigate