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Glossary of Research Terms for Nursing

Abstract- A brief description of a completed or proposed study, usually located at the beginning of the report or proposal.

Accessible population- The population of people available for a particular study; often a non-random subset of the target population.

Accidental sampling- Selection of the most readily available persons as study participants; also called convenience sampling.

Acquiescence response set- A bias in self-report instruments, especially in psychosocial scales, created when study participants

Abstract- A brief description of a completed or proposed study, usually located at the beginning of the report or proposal.

Accessible population- The population of people available for a particular study; often a non-random subset of the target population.

Accidental sampling- Selection of the most readily available persons as study participants; also called convenience sampling.

Acquiescence response set- A bias in self-report instruments, especially in psychosocial scales, created when study participants

Abstract- A brief description of a completed or proposed study, usually located at the beginning of the report or proposal.

Accessible population- The population of people available for a particular study; often a non-random subset of the target population.

Accidental sampling- Selection of the most readily available persons as study participants; also called convenience sampling.

Acquiescence response set- A bias in self-report instruments, especially in psychosocial scales, created when study participants

Abstract- A brief description of a completed or proposed study, usually located at the beginning of the report or proposal.

Accessible population- The population of people available for a particular study; often a non-random subset of the target population.

Accidental sampling- Selection of the most readily available persons as study participants; also called convenience sampling.

Acquiescence response set- A bias in self-report instruments, especially in psychosocial scales, created when study participants

Abstract- A brief description of a completed or proposed study, usually located at the beginning of the report or proposal.

Accessible population- The population of people available for a particular study; often a non-random subset of the target population.

Accidental sampling- Selection of the most readily available persons as study participants; also called convenience sampling.

Acquiescence response set- A bias in self-report instruments, especially in psychosocial scales, created when study participants

Assessment of health status requires the collection and interpretation of clinical data. This process falls into several classes:

Beginner: Collection is organized in a logical sequence.
Oriented: Information focuses on defining critical features of a previous problem.
Emergency: Addresses a life-threatening episode.
New Assessment: Aimed at previously identified problems and assessing changes in functional patterns.

Collection and Data Collection: Practical information is gathered for diagnosis