EPB discussion

Discussion Topic

Consider yourselves as potential subjects for a nurse researcher who asks:  Is there a difference in the role of social support between female and male college students?

1. Where do you place yourselves with the terms in Figure 11-1 (Sample, accessible population,target population,population)?
2. How can the researcher best ensure “representativeness”?
3. To what target populations might the researcher want to generalize?
4. What are some possible inclusion criteria & exclusion criteria for this study?
5. How can the researcher reduce sampling error and sampling bias?