Which term refers to the process of collecting information about a subject?

• A. Cognitive Skills
• B. Adaptive Equipment
• C. Research
• D. Prosthetist

Answer: (C)

The main concept tested is identifying the term that describes gathering information about a subject. The best fit is research because it denotes a deliberate, organized process of asking questions, collecting data from sources, and examining what the data means to gain knowledge about a topic. In health care, research underpins evidence-based practice and helps professionals understand issues, test ideas, and improve patient care. The other options describe different things: cognitive skills are mental abilities used to think and learn, adaptive equipment are tools that help people perform tasks, and a prosthetist is a clinician who designs and fits artificial limbs.