Question 1

Which of the following is the correct definition of theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  The assumptions and beliefs of the "worldview" of the researcher 
B)  A set of interrelated concepts that provides a systematic view of a phenomenon 
C)  The specific and measurable premise or assumption based on which the rationale for research direction is established 
D)  A researcher's "best guess" of the expected direction of the relationship between independent and dependent variables 
A)  The assumptions and beliefs of the "worldview" of the researcher 
B)  A set of interrelated concepts that provides a systematic view of a phenomenon 
C)  The specific and measurable premise or assumption based on which the rationale for research direction is established 
D)  A researcher's "best guess" of the expected direction of the relationship between independent and dependent variables

Question 2

In an article reporting the results of a quantitative study that used deductive reasoning methods,where is the conceptual framework usually presented?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduction 
B)  Methods 
C)  Statistical Analysis 
D)  Discussion 
A)  Introduction 
B)  Methods 
C)  Statistical Analysis 
D)  Discussion

Question 3

"The philosophical quests to use research to balance the distribution of power in modern society" best describes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Post-positivist 
B)  Critical socialist 
C)  Constructivist 
D)  Interpretivist 
A)  Post-positivist 
B)  Critical socialist 
C)  Constructivist 
D)  Interpretivist

Which of the following is the correct definition of theory?

In an article reporting the results of a quantitative study that used deductive reasoning methods,where is the conceptual framework usually presented?

"The philosophical quests to use research to balance the distribution of power in modern society" best describes which of the following?

The Role of Research in Nursing

Critical Reading Strategies: Overview of the Research Process

Developing Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions

Finding and Appraising the Literature

Legal and Ethical Issues

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Qualitative Approaches to Research

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Experimental and Quasiexperimental Designs

Non-Experimental Designs

Sampling

Data Collection Methods

Rigour in Research

Qualitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis

Presenting the Findings

Critiquing Qualitative Research

Critiquing Quantitative Research

Developing an Evidence-Informed Practice

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Exam 2: Theoretical Framework

Which of the following is the correct definition of theory?

In an article reporting the results of a quantitative study that used deductive reasoning methods,where is the conceptual framework usually presented?

"The philosophical quests to use research to balance the distribution of power in modern society" best describes which of the following?

The Role of Research in Nursing

Critical Reading Strategies: Overview of the Research Process

Developing Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions

Finding and Appraising the Literature

Legal and Ethical Issues

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Qualitative Approaches to Research

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Experimental and Quasiexperimental Designs

Non-Experimental Designs

Sampling

Data Collection Methods

Rigour in Research

Qualitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis

Presenting the Findings

Critiquing Qualitative Research

Critiquing Quantitative Research

Developing an Evidence-Informed Practice

Filters