Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Practice Exam

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What is the research design used to develop the validity and reliability of instruments measuring variables?

Experimental design
Secondary analysis
Triangulation
Methodologic design

The correct answer is: Methodologic design

The research design utilized to develop the validity and reliability of instruments measuring variables is methodologic design. This approach systematically evaluates the processes used to create, assess, and refine measurement tools. It encompasses the entire process of instrument development, including defining what is being measured, establishing theoretical frameworks, and employing statistical analyses to assess the reliability (consistency of the instrument) and validity (whether the instrument measures what it claims to measure) of the measurement tools. This design is crucial for ensuring that research instruments can capture data accurately and consistently, which is foundational for producing valid research findings. Other strategies like experimental design are focused more on testing hypotheses and interventions, secondary analysis pertains to reusing existing data for new research questions, and triangulation involves using multiple methods or data sources to enhance the credibility of research findings but does not specifically focus on the development and validation of measurement instruments.