USES OF MISSION-ORIENTED PROTECTIVE POSTURE. In MOPP gear, soldiers have protection against all known chemical agents, live biological agents, and toxins. MOPP gear does not protect against initial nuclear radiation or the hazards of residual radiological contamination from induced gamma and fallout. However, it gives some radiation protection because of complete body coverage.
qualitative research, n method of investigation that includes patient interviews and detailed case studies. Extensively used in the nursing profession, the method is increasingly used in the primary care setting.
Most quantitative research falls into two areas: studies that describe events and studies aimed at discovering inferences or causal relationships. Descriptive studies are aimed at finding out what is, so observational and survey methods are frequently used to collect descriptive data (Borg & Gall, 1989).