Question 1

In a research study, what are the properties of interest that differ in value?

Accepted Answer

A)  The study's variables 
B)  The study's concepts 
C)  The study's hypotheses 
D)  The study's assumptions 
A)  The study's variables 
B)  The study's concepts 
C)  The study's hypotheses 
D)  The study's assumptions

Question 2

The nurse has identified a patient situation that may be an area for study. The initial review of the literature helps the investigator to identify what?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of subjects required for the study 
B)  The appropriate statistical tests to analyze the data 
C)  The need to extend knowledge in a particular area 
D)  The instruments needed to collect data during the study 
A)  The number of subjects required for the study 
B)  The appropriate statistical tests to analyze the data 
C)  The need to extend knowledge in a particular area 
D)  The instruments needed to collect data during the study

Question 3

The nurse notes these statements in a research article: This study explores changes in coping and emotion that occur between the preoperative and the postoperative period. Further, the relationships between coping and emotion preoperatively and postoperatively are evaluated. Finally, the influence of preoperative coping and emotion on postoperative emotion is documented.
This section represents which part of a research study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results 
B)  Methods 
C)  Purpose 
D)  Hypothesis 
A)  Results 
B)  Methods 
C)  Purpose 
D)  Hypothesis

In a research study, what are the properties of interest that differ in value?

The nurse has identified a patient situation that may be an area for study. The initial review of the literature helps the investigator to identify what?

Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement Processes

Gathering and Appraising the Literature

Theoretical Frameworks for Research

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Qualitative Approaches to Research

Appraising Qualitative Research

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Nonexperimental Designs

Systematic Reviews and Clinical Practice Guidelines

Sampling

Legal and Ethical Issues

Data Collection Methods

Reliability and Validity

Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Understanding Research Findings

Appraising Quantitative Research

Strategies and Tools for Developing an Evidence-Based Practice

Developing an Evidence-Based Practice

Quality Improvement

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Exam 2: Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions

In a research study, what are the properties of interest that differ in value?

The nurse has identified a patient situation that may be an area for study. The initial review of the literature helps the investigator to identify what?

Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement Processes

Gathering and Appraising the Literature

Theoretical Frameworks for Research

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Qualitative Approaches to Research

Appraising Qualitative Research

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Nonexperimental Designs

Systematic Reviews and Clinical Practice Guidelines

Sampling

Legal and Ethical Issues

Data Collection Methods

Reliability and Validity

Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Understanding Research Findings

Appraising Quantitative Research

Strategies and Tools for Developing an Evidence-Based Practice

Developing an Evidence-Based Practice

Quality Improvement

Filters