Question

evaluate the effectiveness of each research question. what kinds of jokes are the funniest to tell patients? how has laughter affected older people who are at r what do statistics show about the effects of laughter how do health professionals incorporate humor into ineffective: too broad ineffective: too narrow ineffective: unanswerable effective: clear and complex

Explanation:

1. "What kinds of jokes are the funniest to tell patients?" - Effective as it is clear and complex. It focuses on a specific context (patients) and a particular aspect (funniest jokes).
2. "How has laughter affected older people who are at risk?" - Effective as it is clear and complex. It has a defined population (older at - risk people) and a clear variable (effect of laughter).
3. "What do statistics show about the effects of laughter?" - Ineffective as too broad. Statistics can cover a vast range of aspects and populations regarding laughter effects.
4. "How do health professionals incorporate humor into their work?" - Effective as it is clear and complex. It targets a specific group (health professionals) and a defined action (incorporating humor into work).

Answer:

1. effective: clear and complex
2. effective: clear and complex
3. ineffective: too broad
4. effective: clear and complex