Question 1

If a study's results are not supported statistically or are only partially supported, research consumers should conclude that the study is what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Irrelevant 
B)  Important to review 
C)  Proven 
D)  Unconfirmed 
A)  Irrelevant 
B)  Important to review 
C)  Proven 
D)  Unconfirmed B

Question 2

Limitations of a study are often attributed to what? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Instruments 
B)  Sampling methods 
C)  Analysis 
D)  Literature review 
A)  Instruments 
B)  Sampling methods 
C)  Analysis 
D)  Literature review A, B, C

Question 3

The section of the report in which the nurse researcher determines if the theoretical thinking used was correct is called what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods 
A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods B

Question 4

Which section of the report allows a nurse researcher to review all data, including data that are not significant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods 
A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods

Question 5

The nurse researcher can determine if the sampling size was adequate in which section of the report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods 
A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods

Question 6

Which section of the report allows the researcher to determine if evidence provided in the findings validates current practice or supports the need for change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Recommendations 
D)  Methods 
A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Recommendations 
D)  Methods

Question 7

When reporting results, investigators should demonstrate what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subjectivity 
B)  Appropriateness 
C)  Objectivity 
D)  Inference 
A)  Subjectivity 
B)  Appropriateness 
C)  Objectivity 
D)  Inference

Question 8

Which section of the report allows the nurse researcher to determine if data collection was consistent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods 
A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods

Question 9

Which section of the report allows a nurse researcher to interpret the evidence provided?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods 
A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods

Question 10

The findings of a study include what? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Methods 
B)  Conclusions 
C)  Interpretations 
D)  Theories 
A)  Methods 
B)  Conclusions 
C)  Interpretations 
D)  Theories

Question 11

Which section of the report allows the nurse researcher to discuss the analysis choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods 
A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods

Question 12

Tables and figures assist in presenting the findings of studies by doing what? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Supplementing the text 
B)  Repeating the text 
C)  Representing the results 
D)  Reproducing the results 
A)  Supplementing the text 
B)  Repeating the text 
C)  Representing the results 
D)  Reproducing the results

Question 13

Which section of the report allows a nurse researcher to report unforeseen events that occurred during the course of the study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods 
A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods

Question 14

A researcher makes generalizations beyond the population being studied. This is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accurate 
B)  Appropriate 
C)  Inappropriate 
D)  Supportable 
A)  Accurate 
B)  Appropriate 
C)  Inappropriate 
D)  Supportable

Question 15

Which section of the report will allow the nurse researcher to determine what contribution the study makes to nursing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Recommendations 
D)  Methods 
A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Recommendations 
D)  Methods

Question 16

Characteristics of a good table include what? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  It supplements and economizes the text. 
B)  It repeats text frequently for added emphasis. 
C)  It has precise titles and headings. 
D)  It does not repeat the text. 
E)  There is creativity in the presentation of data. 
A)  It supplements and economizes the text. 
B)  It repeats text frequently for added emphasis. 
C)  It has precise titles and headings. 
D)  It does not repeat the text. 
E)  There is creativity in the presentation of data.

Question 17

The nurse researcher questions the strength, quality, and consistency of the evidence provided by the findings. This is described in which part of the discussion section?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inferences 
B)  Summary 
C)  Limitations 
D)  Recommendations 
A)  Inferences 
B)  Summary 
C)  Limitations 
D)  Recommendations

Question 18

The results section of a research report includes what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Instruments 
B)  Data 
C)  Design 
D)  Theory 
A)  Instruments 
B)  Data 
C)  Design 
D)  Theory

Question 19

When presenting results, it is essential that investigators avoid what? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Opinion 
B)  Bias 
C)  Reactionary statements 
D)  Data 
A)  Opinion 
B)  Bias 
C)  Reactionary statements 
D)  Data

Question 20

Which section of the report allows the nurse researcher to address limitations or weaknesses of the study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods 
A)  Results 
B)  Discussion 
C)  Literature review 
D)  Methods

Exam 17: Understanding Research Findings

If a study's results are not supported statistically or are only partially supported, research consumers should conclude that the study is what?

Limitations of a study are often attributed to what? (Select all that apply.)

The section of the report in which the nurse researcher determines if the theoretical thinking used was correct is called what?

Which section of the report allows a nurse researcher to review all data, including data that are not significant?

The nurse researcher can determine if the sampling size was adequate in which section of the report?

Which section of the report allows the researcher to determine if evidence provided in the findings validates current practice or supports the need for change?

When reporting results, investigators should demonstrate what?

Which section of the report allows the nurse researcher to determine if data collection was consistent?

Which section of the report allows a nurse researcher to interpret the evidence provided?

The findings of a study include what? (Select all that apply.)

Which section of the report allows the nurse researcher to discuss the analysis choices?

Tables and figures assist in presenting the findings of studies by doing what? (Select all that apply.)

Which section of the report allows a nurse researcher to report unforeseen events that occurred during the course of the study?

A researcher makes generalizations beyond the population being studied. This is known as what?

Which section of the report will allow the nurse researcher to determine what contribution the study makes to nursing?

Characteristics of a good table include what? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse researcher questions the strength, quality, and consistency of the evidence provided by the findings. This is described in which part of the discussion section?

The results section of a research report includes what?

When presenting results, it is essential that investigators avoid what? (Select all that apply.)

Which section of the report allows the nurse researcher to address limitations or weaknesses of the study?

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

Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions

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

Appraising Quantitative Research

Strategies and Tools for Developing an Evidence-Based Practice

Developing an Evidence-Based Practice

Quality Improvement

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