Question 1

In a research proposal,the author describes what is already known about the research topic.This would be included in the discussion of the study's:

Accepted Answer

A)  background. 
B)  feasibility. 
C)  purpose. 
D)  significance. 
A)  background. 
B)  feasibility. 
C)  purpose. 
D)  significance. A

Question 2

In a qualitative study,which is true about the definition of research concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are measureable variables that help illustrate theoretical concepts. 
B)  They are often defined or described as a result of the study. 
C)  They are written to provide a concise measure of theoretical concepts. 
D)  They must be clearly described to proceed with the study. 
A)  They are measureable variables that help illustrate theoretical concepts. 
B)  They are often defined or described as a result of the study. 
C)  They are written to provide a concise measure of theoretical concepts. 
D)  They must be clearly described to proceed with the study. B

Question 3

Which is true about a causal hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It describes the effects of independent variables on dependent variables. 
B)  It predicts a negative or positive interaction between variables. 
C)  It proposes positive or negative relationships among variables. 
D)  It states that a relationship exists between variables without indicating direction. 
A)  It describes the effects of independent variables on dependent variables. 
B)  It predicts a negative or positive interaction between variables. 
C)  It proposes positive or negative relationships among variables. 
D)  It states that a relationship exists between variables without indicating direction. A

Question 4

The statement in the introduction of a research study report-"while children who have higher asthma control scores tend to have fewer emergency department visits for asthma exacerbations,it is unclear how nursing interventions can impact these scores"-represents the:

Accepted Answer

A)  problem background. 
B)  problem significance. 
C)  research problem. 
D)  research purpose. 
A)  problem background. 
B)  problem significance. 
C)  research problem. 
D)  research purpose.

Question 5

During a study to measure the effects of violent video games on aggressive behavior,the researchers learned that a portion of the subjects lived in homes with one or more alcoholic parents.In this study,the presence of an alcoholic parent is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  confounding variable. 
B)  dependent variable. 
C)  independent variable. 
D)  unrecognized variable. 
A)  confounding variable. 
B)  dependent variable. 
C)  independent variable. 
D)  unrecognized variable.

Question 6

A researcher wishes to study the effects of a low-fat diet on self-esteem,weight,and energy levels among obese women over age 40.Which is the independent variable in this study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low-fat diet 
B)  Obesity 
C)  Self-esteem, weight, and energy levels 
D)  Women over 40 
A)  Low-fat diet 
B)  Obesity 
C)  Self-esteem, weight, and energy levels 
D)  Women over 40

Question 7

The statement,"In this study,elevated blood glucose is a value greater than 110 mg/dL," is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  associative hypothesis. 
B)  conceptual definition. 
C)  operational definition. 
D)  problem statement. 
A)  associative hypothesis. 
B)  conceptual definition. 
C)  operational definition. 
D)  problem statement.

Question 8

All of the following aspects of a research proposal are part of the research hypothesis except:

Accepted Answer

A)  methodology. 
B)  outcomes. 
C)  population. 
D)  variables. 
A)  methodology. 
B)  outcomes. 
C)  population. 
D)  variables.

Question 9

Which type of variable is used in a summary of sample characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demographic variables 
B)  Dependent variables 
C)  Independent variables 
D)  Research variables 
A)  Demographic variables 
B)  Dependent variables 
C)  Independent variables 
D)  Research variables

Question 10

In a study comparing the effects of complementary therapies on pain scores and narcotic analgesic use in homeless women and women who own homes,which of the following is a demographic variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complementary therapies 
B)  Homeless women 
C)  Narcotic analgesic use 
D)  Pain scores 
A)  Complementary therapies 
B)  Homeless women 
C)  Narcotic analgesic use 
D)  Pain scores

Question 11

The statistical (null)hypothesis in a research study states that there is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a causal relationship between variables. 
B)  a statistically significant relationship between variables. 
C)  an implied relationship between variables. 
D)  no relationship between variables. 
A)  a causal relationship between variables. 
B)  a statistically significant relationship between variables. 
C)  an implied relationship between variables. 
D)  no relationship between variables.

Question 12

Which statement differentiates research variables from research concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Concepts are more abstract than variables. 
B)  Concepts are usually studied in quantitative research. 
C)  Variables are less subject to manipulation and measurement. 
D)  Variables cannot be concisely defined or clearly described. 
A)  Concepts are more abstract than variables. 
B)  Concepts are usually studied in quantitative research. 
C)  Variables are less subject to manipulation and measurement. 
D)  Variables cannot be concisely defined or clearly described.

Question 13

Which is an important feature of a testable hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may differ from the variables and population identified in the research purpose. 
B)  Methods of sampling, measurement, and data analysis are included in the hypothesis statement. 
C)  Relationships among the study variables must be causative. 
D)  Variables in a testable hypothesis are measurable or able to be manipulated. 
A)  It may differ from the variables and population identified in the research purpose. 
B)  Methods of sampling, measurement, and data analysis are included in the hypothesis statement. 
C)  Relationships among the study variables must be causative. 
D)  Variables in a testable hypothesis are measurable or able to be manipulated.

Question 14

The statements in the introductory paragraphs of a research report that cite results of previous studies about a research problem represent the:

Accepted Answer

A)  problem background. 
B)  problem significance. 
C)  problem statement. 
D)  research purpose. 
A)  problem background. 
B)  problem significance. 
C)  problem statement. 
D)  research purpose.

Question 15

The nurse researcher states that a research purpose is to measure the effects of bar code medication administration on medication errors.This is a study purpose for which type of research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Correlational 
B)  Grounded theory 
C)  Outcomes 
D)  Quasi-experimental 
A)  Correlational 
B)  Grounded theory 
C)  Outcomes 
D)  Quasi-experimental

Question 16

A statement about the significance of a study describes the:

Accepted Answer

A)  influence of results on nursing practice. 
B)  relationship among study variables. 
C)  study design and methods. 
D)  validity of the study measurement tools. 
A)  influence of results on nursing practice. 
B)  relationship among study variables. 
C)  study design and methods. 
D)  validity of the study measurement tools.

Question 17

Identify the independent variable in the following hypothesis:
"Mothers of infants born with spina bifida who participate in support groups report higher levels of confidence when caring for their infants than do mothers who do not participate in support groups."

Accepted Answer

A)  Confidence in caring for their infants 
B)  Infants with spina bifida 
C)  Mothers of infants with spina bifida 
D)  Support group participation 
A)  Confidence in caring for their infants 
B)  Infants with spina bifida 
C)  Mothers of infants with spina bifida 
D)  Support group participation

Question 18

Which type of variable is manipulated by the researcher?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demographic 
B)  Dependent 
C)  Independent 
D)  Research 
A)  Demographic 
B)  Dependent 
C)  Independent 
D)  Research

Question 19

An examination of the researcher's plan for using measurement tools to examine relationships among variables helps determine the:

Accepted Answer

A)  research hypothesis. 
B)  research objectives. 
C)  study feasibility. 
D)  study purpose. 
A)  research hypothesis. 
B)  research objectives. 
C)  study feasibility. 
D)  study purpose.

Question 20

In a research proposal,the researcher states that the proposed study will explore children's feelings about chemotherapy side effects.This statement describes the:

Accepted Answer

A)  problem background. 
B)  problem significance. 
C)  research problem. 
D)  research purpose. 
A)  problem background. 
B)  problem significance. 
C)  research problem. 
D)  research purpose.

In a research proposal,the author describes what is already known about the research topic.This would be included in the discussion of the study's:

In a qualitative study,which is true about the definition of research concepts?

Which is true about a causal hypothesis?

The statement in the introduction of a research study report-"while children who have higher asthma control scores tend to have fewer emergency department visits for asthma exacerbations,it is unclear how nursing interventions can impact these scores"-represents the:

During a study to measure the effects of violent video games on aggressive behavior,the researchers learned that a portion of the subjects lived in homes with one or more alcoholic parents.In this study,the presence of an alcoholic parent is a(n):

A researcher wishes to study the effects of a low-fat diet on self-esteem,weight,and energy levels among obese women over age 40.Which is the independent variable in this study?

The statement,"In this study,elevated blood glucose is a value greater than 110 mg/dL," is an example of a(n):

All of the following aspects of a research proposal are part of the research hypothesis except:

Which type of variable is used in a summary of sample characteristics?

In a study comparing the effects of complementary therapies on pain scores and narcotic analgesic use in homeless women and women who own homes,which of the following is a demographic variable?

The statistical (null)hypothesis in a research study states that there is:

Which statement differentiates research variables from research concepts?

Which is an important feature of a testable hypothesis?

The statements in the introductory paragraphs of a research report that cite results of previous studies about a research problem represent the:

The nurse researcher states that a research purpose is to measure the effects of bar code medication administration on medication errors.This is a study purpose for which type of research?

A statement about the significance of a study describes the:

Identify the independent variable in the following hypothesis: "Mothers of infants born with spina bifida who participate in support groups report higher levels of confidence when caring for their infants than do mothers who do not participate in support groups."

Which type of variable is manipulated by the researcher?

An examination of the researcher's plan for using measurement tools to examine relationships among variables helps determine the:

In a research proposal,the researcher states that the proposed study will explore children's feelings about chemotherapy side effects.This statement describes the:

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Exam 5: Research Problems,Purposes,and Hypotheses

In a research proposal,the author describes what is already known about the research topic.This would be included in the discussion of the study's:

In a qualitative study,which is true about the definition of research concepts?

Which is true about a causal hypothesis?

The statement in the introduction of a research study report-"while children who have higher asthma control scores tend to have fewer emergency department visits for asthma exacerbations,it is unclear how nursing interventions can impact these scores"-represents the:

During a study to measure the effects of violent video games on aggressive behavior,the researchers learned that a portion of the subjects lived in homes with one or more alcoholic parents.In this study,the presence of an alcoholic parent is a(n):

A researcher wishes to study the effects of a low-fat diet on self-esteem,weight,and energy levels among obese women over age 40.Which is the independent variable in this study?

The statement,"In this study,elevated blood glucose is a value greater than 110 mg/dL," is an example of a(n):

All of the following aspects of a research proposal are part of the research hypothesis except:

Which type of variable is used in a summary of sample characteristics?

In a study comparing the effects of complementary therapies on pain scores and narcotic analgesic use in homeless women and women who own homes,which of the following is a demographic variable?

The statistical (null)hypothesis in a research study states that there is:

Which statement differentiates research variables from research concepts?

Which is an important feature of a testable hypothesis?

The statements in the introductory paragraphs of a research report that cite results of previous studies about a research problem represent the:

The nurse researcher states that a research purpose is to measure the effects of bar code medication administration on medication errors.This is a study purpose for which type of research?

A statement about the significance of a study describes the:

Identify the independent variable in the following hypothesis: "Mothers of infants born with spina bifida who participate in support groups report higher levels of confidence when caring for their infants than do mothers who do not participate in support groups."

Which type of variable is manipulated by the researcher?

An examination of the researcher's plan for using measurement tools to examine relationships among variables helps determine the:

In a research proposal,the researcher states that the proposed study will explore children's feelings about chemotherapy side effects.This statement describes the:

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Introduction to the Quantitative Research

Introduction to the Qualitative Research

Examining Ethics in Nursing Research

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

Outcomes Research

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