Question 1

Which is an accurate statement about measurement error?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some error is always present in any measurement strategy. 
B)  There is no difference between the true measure and what is actually measured. 
C)  Direct measures,which generally are expected to be highly accurate,are not subject to error. 
D)  With indirect measures,the element being measured can be seen directly. 
A)  Some error is always present in any measurement strategy. 
B)  There is no difference between the true measure and what is actually measured. 
C)  Direct measures,which generally are expected to be highly accurate,are not subject to error. 
D)  With indirect measures,the element being measured can be seen directly.

Question 2

A researcher evaluating the weight of subjects who are obese ensures that the scales used are maintained and calibrated according to the manufacturer's recommendations.This is to ensure

Accepted Answer

A)  accuracy. 
B)  convergence. 
C)  precision. 
D)  validity. 
A)  accuracy. 
B)  convergence. 
C)  precision. 
D)  validity.

Question 3

A researcher administers a scale measuring self-confidence and one measuring self-doubt to a group of subjects and performs a correlational analysis of the results.This is a test of validity from

Accepted Answer

A)  contrasting groups. 
B)  convergence. 
C)  divergence. 
D)  readability. 
A)  contrasting groups. 
B)  convergence. 
C)  divergence. 
D)  readability.

Question 4

Which of the following are accurate statements about the data collection process when conducting research? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  The actual steps of collecting data are specific to each study and depend on the research design,sample,and measurement techniques. 
B)  Study participants may be recruited only at the initiation of data collection,but not throughout the data collection period. 
C)  It is not necessary for the researchers to specify the number and characteristics of subjects who decline to participate in the study. 
D)  The key to accurate data collection in any study is consistency. 
E)  Researchers build controls into their study plan to maximize the influence of intervening forces on the findings. 
A)  The actual steps of collecting data are specific to each study and depend on the research design,sample,and measurement techniques. 
B)  Study participants may be recruited only at the initiation of data collection,but not throughout the data collection period. 
C)  It is not necessary for the researchers to specify the number and characteristics of subjects who decline to participate in the study. 
D)  The key to accurate data collection in any study is consistency. 
E)  Researchers build controls into their study plan to maximize the influence of intervening forces on the findings.

Question 5

Which is true about a test that is highly specific?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is good at identifying patients who do not have a disease. 
B)  It is good at identifying patients who have a disease. 
C)  It results in an increased number of false negatives. 
D)  It results in an increased number of false positives. 
A)  It is good at identifying patients who do not have a disease. 
B)  It is good at identifying patients who have a disease. 
C)  It results in an increased number of false negatives. 
D)  It results in an increased number of false positives.

Question 6

A researcher uses a checklist of questions to ask participants while collecting data for a study.This represents which type of data collection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structured interview 
B)  Structured questionnaire 
C)  Unstructured interview 
D)  Unstructured questionnaire 
A)  Structured interview 
B)  Structured questionnaire 
C)  Unstructured interview 
D)  Unstructured questionnaire

Question 7

Which statement is true about validity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Validity evaluates an instrument for a specific group or purpose. 
B)  Validity occurs when an instrument is valid across situations. 
C)  Validity measures are absolute. 
D)  Validity measures are independent of reliability. 
A)  Validity evaluates an instrument for a specific group or purpose. 
B)  Validity occurs when an instrument is valid across situations. 
C)  Validity measures are absolute. 
D)  Validity measures are independent of reliability.

Question 8

A study measuring the effects of a new diuretic medication records hourly urine output of subjects.This measure represents which level of measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interval 
B)  Nominal 
C)  Ordinal 
D)  Ratio 
A)  Interval 
B)  Nominal 
C)  Ordinal 
D)  Ratio

Which is an accurate statement about measurement error?

A researcher evaluating the weight of subjects who are obese ensures that the scales used are maintained and calibrated according to the manufacturer's recommendations.This is to ensure

A researcher administers a scale measuring self-confidence and one measuring self-doubt to a group of subjects and performs a correlational analysis of the results.This is a test of validity from

Which of the following are accurate statements about the data collection process when conducting research? Select all that apply.

Which is true about a test that is highly specific?

A researcher uses a checklist of questions to ask participants while collecting data for a study.This represents which type of data collection?

Which statement is true about validity?

A study measuring the effects of a new diuretic medication records hourly urine output of subjects.This measure represents which level of measurement?

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Exam 10: Clarifying Measurement and Data Collection in Quantitative Research

Which is an accurate statement about measurement error?

A researcher evaluating the weight of subjects who are obese ensures that the scales used are maintained and calibrated according to the manufacturer's recommendations.This is to ensure

A researcher administers a scale measuring self-confidence and one measuring self-doubt to a group of subjects and performs a correlational analysis of the results.This is a test of validity from

Which of the following are accurate statements about the data collection process when conducting research? Select all that apply.

Which is true about a test that is highly specific?

A researcher uses a checklist of questions to ask participants while collecting data for a study.This represents which type of data collection?

Which statement is true about validity?

A study measuring the effects of a new diuretic medication records hourly urine output of subjects.This measure represents which level of measurement?

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

Introduction to Quantitative Research

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

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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