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
what do statistics show about the effects of laughte
how do health professionals incorporate humor into the healing process?

Explanation:

• "What kinds of jokes are the funniest to tell patients": This question is too broad as it doesn't specify parameters like the type of patients (e.g., age - group, medical condition), cultural background, etc.
• "How has laughter affected older people who are at...": The question is incomplete. If we assume it's about older people at risk (e.g., of a certain disease), it could be effective if more specific details are added. But as it stands (assuming it's cut - off), it's too broad.
• "What do statistics show about the effects of laughter": Statistics can be used to measure various effects of laughter (e.g., on heart rate, stress hormones). This question is effective as it is clear (asks for statistical evidence) and complex (implies multiple aspects of the effects of laughter).
• "How do health professionals incorporate humor into the healing process": This is a clear question (asks about the method of incorporation) and complex (involves different health - care settings, types of humor, and patient - professional interactions).

Answer:

• "What kinds of jokes are the funniest to tell patients": ineffective: too broad
• "How has laughter affected older people who are at...": ineffective: too broad (assuming incompleteness)
• "What do statistics show about the effects of laughter": effective: clear and complex
• "How do health professionals incorporate humor into the healing process": effective: clear and complex