1. This type of observation examines behaviors that occur naturally in the normal environment. It is useful to see if a person is following a particular policy or procedure or if they are using a specific software system correctly. Participants should not know what the researcher is observing in order to simulate the “normal” environment. It is called a(n): a) simulation observation b) naturalistic observation c) usability study d) institutional case study
2. What is one reason for a researcher to conduct observational research? a) when studying a transitional program in order to record the attitudes and behaviors of those involved in the program b) when trying to determine if one type of health information system is superior to another health information system survey c) when trying to determine if a particular intervention works for a specific disease d) when trying to develop sample questions for a new survey
3. Observational research strives to examine the _______________ rather than the progression of a particular disease or system. a) perceptions b) interactions c) attitudes and feelings d) all of the above
4. A VERY important consideration in survey design when one is trying to obtain a high response rate is: a) Placement of demographic information b) Coding of the survey data c) Length of the survey d) Method of statistical analysis.