Exam 2: Introduction to the Quantitative Research

If a nurse wishes to critically appraise a study's sampling criteria and measurement tools,the nurse will read which part of the study report?

The nurse evaluates a research study that examines the relationship between computer and television screen time and obesity.A correlational analysis reveals a correlation of +0.95.What can the nurse conclude about the relationship between these two variables?

Which of the following are true statements about quantitative research? (Choose all that apply.)

The methodology portion of the research report is used to:

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

A researcher designs a study to evaluate stress and anxiety associated with breastfeeding in which data collection takes place in the homes of mothers with premature newborns after discharge home from the NIC.This would be an example of which type of research setting?

When conducting a research study using a convenience sample of all first grade students from two classrooms in a nearby school,the nurse researcher may increase the sample control by:

The researcher wants to learn whether there is a relationship between parental education and emergency room use among children who have asthma.Which type of research study will this researcher use?

To evaluate data collection methodology prior to conducting a large-scale study,a researcher might carry out a smaller-scale study.This smaller-scale study is known as a/an:

Prior to initiating a large-scale research study,the researcher conducts a small-scale study using similar subjects,methods,instruments,measurements,and analysis.This is done in order to:

The purpose of a study abstract is to:

Statements that will be scientifically tested as part of a research study are called:

In which type of research does the researcher seek to examine causal relationships among variables without being able to manipulate the variables?

Which portion of a research report would the nurse initially read to get an overview of the study?

A researcher conducts a review of relevant literature prior to developing a research study in order to:

To help determine the relevance of a study to practice,it is recommended that the reviewer read which two sections of the study initially?

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:

When developing a study,a researcher establishes rules for measurement of independent and dependent variables in order to minimize the possibility of error.This is an example of:

A nurse is assisting with data collection for a study measuring the effects of a sleep aid medication on oxygen saturations.Subjects will sleep in a darkened room in a sleep lab while participating.Which type of research setting is this?

In a qualitative study to describe stages of grief,the researcher asks parents who have lost a child to cancer to describe their experiences with grief at specific time intervals after their children's deaths.Which assumption will the researcher make?