Of the following, which is a quantitative research topic?
A) The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of first year principals.
B) This study describes the decision making process of school board members during redistricting.
C) The goals of this study are to report what nurse practitioner-teachers should do to prepare today's nurses.
D) This study tests the effects of a new alternative education program on students' self-esteem.

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This study tests the effects of a new alternative education program on students' self-esteem, which is a quantitative research topic as it involves measuring the effects of a program on a specific variable (self-esteem). The other options are more qualitative research topics as they focus on exploring experiences or reporting on decision making processes.

Of the Following, Which Is a Quantitative Research Topic