Question 1

Which of the following is not a basic assumption of science?

Accepted Answer

A)  Science cannot provide answers to all questions. 
B)  It is possible to distinguish between more and less plausible claims. 
C)  Researchers should follow certain agreed upon norms and practices. 
D)  Science is best at solving value conflicts. 
A)  Science cannot provide answers to all questions. 
B)  It is possible to distinguish between more and less plausible claims. 
C)  Researchers should follow certain agreed upon norms and practices. 
D)  Science is best at solving value conflicts. D

Question 2

Who is the current Director of the National Institutes of Nursing Research (NINR)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dr. Rebecca Patton 
B)  Dr. Julie Gerberding 
C)  Dr. Patricia Grady 
D)  Dr. Elias Zerhouni 
A)  Dr. Rebecca Patton 
B)  Dr. Julie Gerberding 
C)  Dr. Patricia Grady 
D)  Dr. Elias Zerhouni C

Question 3

A group of individuals who collaborate on a research project from beginning to dissemination of findings are referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  research consumer. 
B)  research team. 
C)  principal investigator. 
D)  consultant. 
A)  research consumer. 
B)  research team. 
C)  principal investigator. 
D)  consultant. B

Question 4

Quantitative research uses the following methods of data collection except:

Accepted Answer

A)  surveys. 
B)  questionnaires. 
C)  participant observation. 
D)  psychosocial instruments. 
A)  surveys. 
B)  questionnaires. 
C)  participant observation. 
D)  psychosocial instruments.

Question 5

Knowledge is information acquired in a variety of different ways. Methods used to acquire this knowledge are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  scientific integrity. 
B)  scientific rigor. 
C)  triangulation. 
D)  ways of knowing. 
A)  scientific integrity. 
B)  scientific rigor. 
C)  triangulation. 
D)  ways of knowing.

Question 6

An example of a specialty journal is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Nursing Research. 
B)  Research in Nursing and Health. 
C)  Oncology Nursing Forum. 
D)  Western Journal of Nursing Research. 
A)  Nursing Research. 
B)  Research in Nursing and Health. 
C)  Oncology Nursing Forum. 
D)  Western Journal of Nursing Research.

Question 7

When a researcher uses a qualitative and quantitative approach to collecting data, this is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  scientific integrity. 
B)  scientific rigor. 
C)  triangulation. 
D)  ways of knowing. 
A)  scientific integrity. 
B)  scientific rigor. 
C)  triangulation. 
D)  ways of knowing.

Question 8

The development of a solid foundation of reliable knowledge typically is built from which type of research?

Accepted Answer

A)  basic research 
B)  action research 
C)  evaluation research 
D)  qualitative research 
A)  basic research 
B)  action research 
C)  evaluation research 
D)  qualitative research

Question 9

Research that is done to examine findings of another researcher using the same variables but different subjects is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  exploration. 
B)  replication. 
C)  empiricism. 
D)  rigor. 
A)  exploration. 
B)  replication. 
C)  empiricism. 
D)  rigor.

Question 10

A type of research method emphasizing the meaning of an experience is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  qualitative. 
B)  quantitative. 
C)  scientific integrity. 
D)  scientific method. 
A)  qualitative. 
B)  quantitative. 
C)  scientific integrity. 
D)  scientific method.

Which of the following is not a basic assumption of science?

Who is the current Director of the National Institutes of Nursing Research (NINR)?

A group of individuals who collaborate on a research project from beginning to dissemination of findings are referred to as a:

Quantitative research uses the following methods of data collection except:

Knowledge is information acquired in a variety of different ways. Methods used to acquire this knowledge are referred to as:

An example of a specialty journal is:

When a researcher uses a qualitative and quantitative approach to collecting data, this is referred to as:

The development of a solid foundation of reliable knowledge typically is built from which type of research?

Research that is done to examine findings of another researcher using the same variables but different subjects is referred to as:

A type of research method emphasizing the meaning of an experience is termed:

Understanding the Research Process and Ethical Issues in Nursing Research

Understanding Evidence-Based Practice

Selecting and Defining a Problem

Applying Appropriate Theories and Conceptual Models

Formulating Hypotheses and Research Questions

Selecting the Sample and Setting

Principles of Measurement

Data Collection Methods

Analyzing Data

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Exam 1: Introduction to Nursing Research

Which of the following is not a basic assumption of science?

Who is the current Director of the National Institutes of Nursing Research (NINR)?

A group of individuals who collaborate on a research project from beginning to dissemination of findings are referred to as a:

Quantitative research uses the following methods of data collection except:

Knowledge is information acquired in a variety of different ways. Methods used to acquire this knowledge are referred to as:

An example of a specialty journal is:

When a researcher uses a qualitative and quantitative approach to collecting data, this is referred to as:

The development of a solid foundation of reliable knowledge typically is built from which type of research?

Research that is done to examine findings of another researcher using the same variables but different subjects is referred to as:

A type of research method emphasizing the meaning of an experience is termed:

Understanding the Research Process and Ethical Issues in Nursing Research

Understanding Evidence-Based Practice

Selecting and Defining a Problem

Applying Appropriate Theories and Conceptual Models

Formulating Hypotheses and Research Questions

Selecting the Sample and Setting

Principles of Measurement

Data Collection Methods

Analyzing Data

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