Question 1

In which type of research study does the researcher explore and describe phenomena in real-life situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Correlational 
B)  Descriptive 
C)  Experimental 
D)  Quasi-experimental 
A)  Correlational 
B)  Descriptive 
C)  Experimental 
D)  Quasi-experimental

Question 2

When noting the limitations of a research study,the nurse might make which observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abstract concepts were defined using concrete,consistent terms. 
B)  Findings could not be generalized to a population not included in the study. 
C)  The researcher included a discussion of the links between the study's variables. 
D)  The subjects were randomly assigned to control and experimental groups. 
A)  Abstract concepts were defined using concrete,consistent terms. 
B)  Findings could not be generalized to a population not included in the study. 
C)  The researcher included a discussion of the links between the study's variables. 
D)  The subjects were randomly assigned to control and experimental groups.

Question 3

The nurse participates in data collection in a study comparing the effect of two antilipidemia medications on total cholesterol in patients with hyperlipidemia.Which are extraneous variables to consider in such a study? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Differences between the antilipidemia medications 
B)  Family history of hyperlipidemia 
C)  Individual patients' weights 
D)  Other serum lipid values 
A)  Differences between the antilipidemia medications 
B)  Family history of hyperlipidemia 
C)  Individual patients' weights 
D)  Other serum lipid values

Question 4

In a research proposal,when describing a research design,the researcher would include

Accepted Answer

A)  discussion of a theoretical framework. 
B)  evaluation of the researcher's expertise. 
C)  methods for measurement of variables. 
D)  purpose of the study. 
A)  discussion of a theoretical framework. 
B)  evaluation of the researcher's expertise. 
C)  methods for measurement of variables. 
D)  purpose of the study.

Question 5

The nurse researcher is developing a study to examine the effects of asthma education on missed school days among grade school children.When defining the research problem in the research proposal,the nurse will discuss

Accepted Answer

A)  the proposed methodologies for data collection. 
B)  statistics about the number of school days missed by children with asthma. 
C)  the costs and types of various medications to treat asthma symptoms. 
D)  the need for future studies to examine asthma care for this population. 
A)  the proposed methodologies for data collection. 
B)  statistics about the number of school days missed by children with asthma. 
C)  the costs and types of various medications to treat asthma symptoms. 
D)  the need for future studies to examine asthma care for this population.

Question 6

Conducting a research study in a natural setting means that the researcher

Accepted Answer

A)  has manipulated the environment in some way. 
B)  has modified the environment in some way. 
C)  has not manipulated or changed the environment. 
D)  has total control of the environment. 
A)  has manipulated the environment in some way. 
B)  has modified the environment in some way. 
C)  has not manipulated or changed the environment. 
D)  has total control of the environment.

In which type of research study does the researcher explore and describe phenomena in real-life situations?

When noting the limitations of a research study,the nurse might make which observation?

The nurse participates in data collection in a study comparing the effect of two antilipidemia medications on total cholesterol in patients with hyperlipidemia.Which are extraneous variables to consider in such a study? Select all that apply.

In a research proposal,when describing a research design,the researcher would include

The nurse researcher is developing a study to examine the effects of asthma education on missed school days among grade school children.When defining the research problem in the research proposal,the nurse will discuss

Conducting a research study in a natural setting means that the researcher

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In which type of research study does the researcher explore and describe phenomena in real-life situations?

When noting the limitations of a research study,the nurse might make which observation?

The nurse participates in data collection in a study comparing the effect of two antilipidemia medications on total cholesterol in patients with hyperlipidemia.Which are extraneous variables to consider in such a study? Select all that apply.

In a research proposal,when describing a research design,the researcher would include

The nurse researcher is developing a study to examine the effects of asthma education on missed school days among grade school children.When defining the research problem in the research proposal,the nurse will discuss

Conducting a research study in a natural setting means that the researcher

Introduction to Nursing Research and Its Importance in Building an Evidence-Based Practice

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Examining Ethics in Nursing Research

Examining Research Problems, Purposes, and Hypotheses

Understanding and Critically Appraising the Literature Review

Understanding Theory and Research Frameworks

Clarifying Quantitative Research Designs

Examining Populations and Samples in Research

Clarifying Measurement and Data Collection in Quantitative Research

Understanding Statistics in Research

Critical Appraisal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research for Nursing Practice

Building an Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

Introduction to Additional Research Methodologies in Nursing: Mixed Methods and Outcomes Research

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