Question 1

Which source of information is rarely cited in academic publications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conference proceedings 
B)  Dissertation or thesis 
C)  Encyclopedia 
D)  Textbooks 
A)  Conference proceedings 
B)  Dissertation or thesis 
C)  Encyclopedia 
D)  Textbooks

Question 2

An initial step when preparing to conduct a literature review is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  choose the types of sources to use. 
B)  clarify the purpose of the review. 
C)  determine how many articles to review. 
D)  select electronic data bases and keywords. 
A)  choose the types of sources to use. 
B)  clarify the purpose of the review. 
C)  determine how many articles to review. 
D)  select electronic data bases and keywords.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a limited research review?

Accepted Answer

A)  To allow the reader to become familiar with the research problem 
B)  To develop an initial pilot study prior to a more in-depth study 
C)  To direct the planning and execution of a study 
D)  To identify studies published after a study is performed 
A)  To allow the reader to become familiar with the research problem 
B)  To develop an initial pilot study prior to a more in-depth study 
C)  To direct the planning and execution of a study 
D)  To identify studies published after a study is performed

Question 4

In a literature review,the author identifies themes present in articles under review and describes connections among these themes.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis. 
B)  appraisal. 
C)  synthesis. 
D)  theorizing. 
A)  analysis. 
B)  appraisal. 
C)  synthesis. 
D)  theorizing.

Question 5

A review of empirical literature will yield information obtained from:

Accepted Answer

A)  concept analyses. 
B)  descriptions of models and frameworks. 
C)  research studies. 
D)  theories. 
A)  concept analyses. 
B)  descriptions of models and frameworks. 
C)  research studies. 
D)  theories.

Question 6

Why might Wikipedia be a questionable reference for a study citation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not contain factual information. 
B)  It does not provide ideas for other resources. 
C)  It is an online resource.. 
D)  It is an open, editable format. 
A)  It does not contain factual information. 
B)  It does not provide ideas for other resources. 
C)  It is an online resource.. 
D)  It is an open, editable format.

Question 7

One reason for conducting a review of the literature other than for purposes of developing a research study is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  determine the expertise of researchers in the field of study. 
B)  identify current theoretical frameworks. 
C)  implement evidence-based practice guidelines. 
D)  work in a Magnet-certified hospital setting. 
A)  determine the expertise of researchers in the field of study. 
B)  identify current theoretical frameworks. 
C)  implement evidence-based practice guidelines. 
D)  work in a Magnet-certified hospital setting.

Question 8

When conducting a literature search,which electronic product would a nurse researcher use to track and store reference information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cumulative Index of Nursing and Health Literature (CINAHL) 
B)  EndNotes or Ref Works 
C)  Google Scholar 
D)  Science Direct 
A)  Cumulative Index of Nursing and Health Literature (CINAHL) 
B)  EndNotes or Ref Works 
C)  Google Scholar 
D)  Science Direct

Question 9

A researcher reviews several articles about coping skills among parents of children with chronic illness and notes that half of the studies involved single-parent families.The researcher decides to examine whether coping skills differ in single-parent versus dual-parent households.The researcher is engaging in:

Accepted Answer

A)  analyzing. 
B)  appraising. 
C)  evaluating. 
D)  synthesizing. 
A)  analyzing. 
B)  appraising. 
C)  evaluating. 
D)  synthesizing.

Question 10

When reviewing articles in a peer-reviewed publication,the reader is assured that the articles are:

Accepted Answer

A)  landmark studies. 
B)  primary sources. 
C)  seminal studies. 
D)  trustworthy sources. 
A)  landmark studies. 
B)  primary sources. 
C)  seminal studies. 
D)  trustworthy sources.

Question 11

To analyze a body of literature in a literature review the reviewer will:

Accepted Answer

A)  describe the findings of each study in the literature review. 
B)  list the studies and itemize the findings of each one. 
C)  make value judgments about the credibility of each study. 
D)  synthesize and summarize findings from various studies. 
A)  describe the findings of each study in the literature review. 
B)  list the studies and itemize the findings of each one. 
C)  make value judgments about the credibility of each study. 
D)  synthesize and summarize findings from various studies.

Question 12

When conducting a literature review for a thesis or dissertation and deciding how far back in the available literature to search,what will the student do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask the instructor to specify necessary publication years for articles cited. 
B)  Base the decision on the number of articles necessary for the assigned task. 
C)  Locate any seminal or landmark studies on the topic of research. 
D)  Look for sources no older than 10 years prior. 
A)  Ask the instructor to specify necessary publication years for articles cited. 
B)  Base the decision on the number of articles necessary for the assigned task. 
C)  Locate any seminal or landmark studies on the topic of research. 
D)  Look for sources no older than 10 years prior.

Question 13

After a literature search has yielded a list of articles,an efficient way to identify relevant studies during a literature search is to review:

Accepted Answer

A)  an electronic database search history. 
B)  only experimental studies. 
C)  reference lists in other studies. 
D)  study abstracts. 
A)  an electronic database search history. 
B)  only experimental studies. 
C)  reference lists in other studies. 
D)  study abstracts.

Question 14

When determining the reliability of a website resource in a literature review,it is important to determine:

Accepted Answer

A)  accessibility of the website information. 
B)  costs of retrieving website information. 
C)  sponsorship of website information. 
D)  whether website information is also published conventionally. 
A)  accessibility of the website information. 
B)  costs of retrieving website information. 
C)  sponsorship of website information. 
D)  whether website information is also published conventionally.

Which source of information is rarely cited in academic publications?

An initial step when preparing to conduct a literature review is to:

What is the purpose of a limited research review?

In a literature review,the author identifies themes present in articles under review and describes connections among these themes.This is an example of:

A review of empirical literature will yield information obtained from:

Why might Wikipedia be a questionable reference for a study citation?

One reason for conducting a review of the literature other than for purposes of developing a research study is to:

When conducting a literature search,which electronic product would a nurse researcher use to track and store reference information?

When reviewing articles in a peer-reviewed publication,the reader is assured that the articles are:

To analyze a body of literature in a literature review the reviewer will:

When conducting a literature review for a thesis or dissertation and deciding how far back in the available literature to search,what will the student do?

After a literature search has yielded a list of articles,an efficient way to identify relevant studies during a literature search is to review:

When determining the reliability of a website resource in a literature review,it is important to determine:

Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Introduction to the Quantitative Research

Introduction to the Qualitative Research

Examining Ethics in Nursing Research

Research Problems,Purposes,and Hypotheses

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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Exam 6: Understanding and Critically Appraising the Literature Review

Which source of information is rarely cited in academic publications?

An initial step when preparing to conduct a literature review is to:

What is the purpose of a limited research review?

In a literature review,the author identifies themes present in articles under review and describes connections among these themes.This is an example of:

A review of empirical literature will yield information obtained from:

Why might Wikipedia be a questionable reference for a study citation?

One reason for conducting a review of the literature other than for purposes of developing a research study is to:

When conducting a literature search,which electronic product would a nurse researcher use to track and store reference information?

When reviewing articles in a peer-reviewed publication,the reader is assured that the articles are:

To analyze a body of literature in a literature review the reviewer will:

When conducting a literature review for a thesis or dissertation and deciding how far back in the available literature to search,what will the student do?

After a literature search has yielded a list of articles,an efficient way to identify relevant studies during a literature search is to review:

When determining the reliability of a website resource in a literature review,it is important to determine:

Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Introduction to the Quantitative Research

Introduction to the Qualitative Research

Examining Ethics in Nursing Research

Research Problems,Purposes,and Hypotheses

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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