Read in Grove, Gray, and Burns (2015) and complete the answer the following

1. What sampling method or plan was used by the authors in this study?

a. Simple random sampling

b. Systematic sampling

c. Convenience sampling

d. Network sampling

e. None of the above

2. According to Grove, Gray, and Burns (2015), what are the potential biases of this sampling method?

a. This is a strong probability sampling method with very little potential for bias

b. This method is used when an ordered list of all members of the population are available, and provides a random but not equal chance for inclusion in the study.

c. This method provides little opportunity to control for bias because subjects are included in the study merely because they happen to be in the right place at the right time.

d. This method is specific to the individuals who were recruited and the information gained cannot be generalized to others who don’t share these types of experiences.

e. None of the above biases best describe the sampling method chosen by the author.

3. What was the final sample size for each group as reported by the authors for this study?

a. 15 participants

b. 30 participants

c. 67 participants

d. 80 participants

4. Was a power analysis conducted? If so, which statement best describes the results of the power analysis?

a. The authors mention that a power analysis was conducted, and state that the low power level of 0.60 for the Cranach alpha coefficient is a limitation of the study.

b. The authors mention that an a priori power analysis was conducted, and 80 subjects were Determined to be needed for the study.

c. The authors do not specifically report that a power analysis was conducted.

5. Which of these statements would be considered to be inclusion criterion for the sample in the research article? Select all that apply.

a. English and Spanish speaking

b. Literate

c. Participant > than 18 years old and pregnancy 29 or more weeks gestation

d. Adult family member of a patient in Trauma ICU

6. Which of these statements would be considered to be exclusion criterion specifically identified by the author for the sample in the research article? (Select all that apply.)

a. There were no exclusion criteria for the acquired sample.

b. Participant or patient sensitivity to citrus or nuts

c. Patient injury to both hands and catheters placed in both hands.

d. Participant worked on the night shift and / or had previous diagnosis of depression.

7. What is the refusal rate for this study?

a. 15/30 X 100% = 50%

b. 30/67 X 100% = 44%

c. unknown / cannot be calculated.

d. 0%

8. Which of the following would be accurate for the attrition rate for this study?

a. 15/30 X 100% = 50%

b. 30/67 X 100% = 44%

c. unknown / cannot be calculated.

d. 0%

9. What was the setting for this research study? Briefly describe the setting and indicate whether it was appropriate for conducting this study.

a. The setting for this study was a partially controlled setting and was appropriate for this study’s research design.

b. The setting for this study was a natural or field setting and was appropriate for this study’s research design.

c. The setting for this study was a highly controlled setting and was appropriate for this study’s research design.

d. The setting for this study was not well described by the authors and therefore not appropriate for conducting this study.

10. Which one of these questionnaires, scales, or physiologic measures is used in this research study?

a. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

b. The M Technique

c. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

d. The Quality of Life Scale (QOLS)