Question 1

How should researchers and reviewers accept statistical significance?

Accepted Answer

A)  With the belief that statistically significant results are the final word 
B)  With the cautious regard for how results might apply to practice 
C)  With the view that careful appraisal is needed to apply results to theory 
D)  With the idea that additional testing is not necessary 
A)  With the belief that statistically significant results are the final word 
B)  With the cautious regard for how results might apply to practice 
C)  With the view that careful appraisal is needed to apply results to theory 
D)  With the idea that additional testing is not necessary B

Question 2

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher address applicability to practice and future research?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

When researchers write the Discussion section of a study,which section of the report is used to evaluate the findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Method 
B)  Introduction 
C)  Theoretical framework 
D)  Data analysis 
A)  Method 
B)  Introduction 
C)  Theoretical framework 
D)  Data analysis C

Question 4

When presenting results,it is essential that investigators avoid (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 5

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher 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

Question 6

How do tables and figures assist researchers to present the findings of studies? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  They supplement the text. 
B)  They repeat the text. 
C)  They represent the results. 
D)  They reproduce the results. 
A)  They supplement the text. 
B)  They repeat the text. 
C)  They represent the results. 
D)  They reproduce the results.

Question 7

Which section of the report will allow the nurse researcher to answer the question, "Does the evidence provided in the findings validate current practice or support the need for change in practice? "

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are considered to be characteristics of a good table? (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 9

Which section of the report allows a nurse researcher to review reduction of data in the form of tables and figures?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher address additional findings?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher address supported and unsupported data?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

When discussing the results,what facilitates the presentation of large amounts of data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subjective presentation 
B)  Inferential statistics 
C)  Tables and figures 
D)  Descriptive statistics 
A)  Subjective presentation 
B)  Inferential statistics 
C)  Tables and figures 
D)  Descriptive statistics

Question 14

What types of explanation are provided by the visual presentations of a study's results? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Detailed 
B)  Expanded 
C)  Supplementary 
D)  Overestimated 
A)  Detailed 
B)  Expanded 
C)  Supplementary 
D)  Overestimated

Question 15

Which section of the report will allow the nurse researcher to answer the question,"What are the strength,quality,and consistency of the evidence provided by the findings? "

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

A researcher makes generalizations beyond the population being studied.What adjective best describes this generalization?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Limitations of a study are often attributed to which factors? (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

Question 18

Which section of the report will allow the nurse researcher to determine whether data collection was consistent and exhibited fidelity?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher determine whether theoretical thinking was correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher address support of the theoretical framework?

Accepted Answer

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

How should researchers and reviewers accept statistical significance?

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher address applicability to practice and future research?

When researchers write the Discussion section of a study,which section of the report is used to evaluate the findings?

When presenting results,it is essential that investigators avoid (select all that apply):

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher address limitations or weaknesses of the study?

How do tables and figures assist researchers to present the findings of studies? (Select all that apply.)

Which section of the report will allow the nurse researcher to answer the question, "Does the evidence provided in the findings validate current practice or support the need for change in practice? "

What are considered to be characteristics of a good table? (Select all that apply).

Which section of the report allows a nurse researcher to review reduction of data in the form of tables and figures?

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher address additional findings?

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

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher address supported and unsupported data?

When discussing the results,what facilitates the presentation of large amounts of data?

What types of explanation are provided by the visual presentations of a study's results? (Select all that apply.)

Which section of the report will allow the nurse researcher to answer the question,"What are the strength,quality,and consistency of the evidence provided by the findings? "

A researcher makes generalizations beyond the population being studied.What adjective best describes this generalization?

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

Which section of the report will allow the nurse researcher to determine whether data collection was consistent and exhibited fidelity?

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher determine whether theoretical thinking was correct?

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher address support of the theoretical framework?

Integrating the Processes of Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Research Questions, hypotheses, and Clinical Questions

Gathering and Appraising the Literature

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Qualitative Approaches to Research

Appraising Qualitative Research

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Nonexperimental Designs

Sampling

Legal and Ethical Issues

Data-Collection Methods

Reliability and Validity

Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Appraising Quantitative Research

Developing an Evidence-Based Practice

Tools for Applying Evidence to Practice

Filters

Exam 15: Understanding Research Findings

How should researchers and reviewers accept statistical significance?

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher address applicability to practice and future research?

When researchers write the Discussion section of a study,which section of the report is used to evaluate the findings?

When presenting results,it is essential that investigators avoid (select all that apply):

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher address limitations or weaknesses of the study?

How do tables and figures assist researchers to present the findings of studies? (Select all that apply.)

Which section of the report will allow the nurse researcher to answer the question, "Does the evidence provided in the findings validate current practice or support the need for change in practice? "

What are considered to be characteristics of a good table? (Select all that apply).

Which section of the report allows a nurse researcher to review reduction of data in the form of tables and figures?

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher address additional findings?

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

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher address supported and unsupported data?

When discussing the results,what facilitates the presentation of large amounts of data?

What types of explanation are provided by the visual presentations of a study's results? (Select all that apply.)

Which section of the report will allow the nurse researcher to answer the question,"What are the strength,quality,and consistency of the evidence provided by the findings? "

A researcher makes generalizations beyond the population being studied.What adjective best describes this generalization?

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

Which section of the report will allow the nurse researcher to determine whether data collection was consistent and exhibited fidelity?

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher determine whether theoretical thinking was correct?

In which section of the report will the nurse researcher address support of the theoretical framework?

Integrating the Processes of Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Research Questions, hypotheses, and Clinical Questions

Gathering and Appraising the Literature

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Qualitative Approaches to Research

Appraising Qualitative Research

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Nonexperimental Designs

Sampling

Legal and Ethical Issues

Data-Collection Methods

Reliability and Validity

Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Appraising Quantitative Research

Developing an Evidence-Based Practice

Tools for Applying Evidence to Practice

Filters