Question 1

What are the steps used to evaluate quantitative research studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess the study design, evaluate the sampling methods, and review the study conclusions. 
B)  Determine the study purpose, review the study data, and evaluate the implications for further research. 
C)  Evaluate the study methods, validate the measurement tools, and determine the quality of results. 
D)  Identify the steps in the research process, determine the strengths and weaknesses, and evaluate the credibility and meaning of the findings. 
A)  Assess the study design, evaluate the sampling methods, and review the study conclusions. 
B)  Determine the study purpose, review the study data, and evaluate the implications for further research. 
C)  Evaluate the study methods, validate the measurement tools, and determine the quality of results. 
D)  Identify the steps in the research process, determine the strengths and weaknesses, and evaluate the credibility and meaning of the findings.

Question 2

When critically appraising a research study,the reviewer will expect to find:

Accepted Answer

A)  identification of new research problems. 
B)  implementation of a perfect research design. 
C)  precise understanding of the real world. 
D)  tools to control outcomes in nursing practice. 
A)  identification of new research problems. 
B)  implementation of a perfect research design. 
C)  precise understanding of the real world. 
D)  tools to control outcomes in nursing practice.

Question 3

Once a qualitative study has been evaluated for credibility,transferability,dependability,and confirmability,the study is considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  generalizable. 
B)  reliable. 
C)  trustworthy. 
D)  valid. 
A)  generalizable. 
B)  reliable. 
C)  trustworthy. 
D)  valid.

Question 4

What will the reviewer assess when critically appraising a study framework?

Accepted Answer

A)  How the variables and concepts are evaluated and measured 
B)  What the research hypothesis is and how it was developed 
C)  Whether the literature review is complete 
D)  Whether the study variables link to key concepts 
A)  How the variables and concepts are evaluated and measured 
B)  What the research hypothesis is and how it was developed 
C)  Whether the literature review is complete 
D)  Whether the study variables link to key concepts

Question 5

In which type of study design would a reviewer expect to find a discussion of extraneous variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnographic 
B)  Qualitative 
C)  Quasi-experimental 
D)  Phenomenological 
A)  Ethnographic 
B)  Qualitative 
C)  Quasi-experimental 
D)  Phenomenological

Question 6

While critically appraising a study,a reviewer notes that the study includes an intervention.What will the reviewer assess?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the intervention is consistently implemented using a clearly described protocol 
B)  How the intervention is administered to each subject in the study sample 
C)  If the intervention is consistently administered to both experimental and control subjects 
D)  Whether the intervention has been used in prior studies 
A)  If the intervention is consistently implemented using a clearly described protocol 
B)  How the intervention is administered to each subject in the study sample 
C)  If the intervention is consistently administered to both experimental and control subjects 
D)  Whether the intervention has been used in prior studies

Question 7

When establishing that a researcher has produced a result consistent with the views of the participants interviewed for a study,the critical appraiser has determined which strength of a qualitative study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Confirmability 
B)  Credibility 
C)  Dependability 
D)  Trustworthiness 
A)  Confirmability 
B)  Credibility 
C)  Dependability 
D)  Trustworthiness

Question 8

In a critical appraisal,a reviewer conducts an audit of the transcripts of interviews and determines that the author's conclusions are correct.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  confirmability. 
B)  credibility. 
C)  dependability. 
D)  trustworthiness. 
A)  confirmability. 
B)  credibility. 
C)  dependability. 
D)  trustworthiness.

Question 9

A determination that findings in a qualitative study are applicable to other populations is an evaluation of a study's:

Accepted Answer

A)  generalizability. 
B)  reliability. 
C)  transferability. 
D)  validity. 
A)  generalizability. 
B)  reliability. 
C)  transferability. 
D)  validity.

Question 10

A reviewer conducting a critical appraisal of a research study compares and contrasts study methods with those that are ideal,representing which step of the research process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analysis 
B)  Comparison 
C)  Comprehension 
D)  Evaluation 
A)  Analysis 
B)  Comparison 
C)  Comprehension 
D)  Evaluation

Question 11

How are study results utilized to develop evidence for practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only evidence and data from strong studies are used. 
B)  Only quantitative studies are used to build evidence 
C)  Strong points from multiple studies are used to build evidence. 
D)  Studies must be replicated successfully to be used for evidence. 
A)  Only evidence and data from strong studies are used. 
B)  Only quantitative studies are used to build evidence 
C)  Strong points from multiple studies are used to build evidence. 
D)  Studies must be replicated successfully to be used for evidence.

Question 12

The goal of a critical appraisal should be to:

Accepted Answer

A)  determine where faults exist in the study design. 
B)  evaluate whether a proposed study is feasible. 
C)  identify the meaning and credibility of the study. 
D)  review the credentials and expertise of the researcher. 
A)  determine where faults exist in the study design. 
B)  evaluate whether a proposed study is feasible. 
C)  identify the meaning and credibility of the study. 
D)  review the credentials and expertise of the researcher.

Question 13

What are the three steps of critical appraisal of qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess the study design, evaluate sampling methods, and review study conclusions. 
B)  Determine the study purpose, review study data, and evaluate implications for further research. 
C)  Identify the components of the research process, determine strengths and weaknesses, and evaluate the trustworthiness of the study. 
D)  Identify the steps in the research process, determine strengths and weaknesses, and evaluate the credibility and meaning of the findings. 
A)  Assess the study design, evaluate sampling methods, and review study conclusions. 
B)  Determine the study purpose, review study data, and evaluate implications for further research. 
C)  Identify the components of the research process, determine strengths and weaknesses, and evaluate the trustworthiness of the study. 
D)  Identify the steps in the research process, determine strengths and weaknesses, and evaluate the credibility and meaning of the findings.

Question 14

An intellectual critical appraisal differs from other kinds of critiques because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  focuses solely on the strengths of the study. 
B)  evaluates the quality and meaning of empirical evidence. 
C)  judges the researcher's ability and credentials. 
D)  regards both the work itself as well as the study author. 
A)  focuses solely on the strengths of the study. 
B)  evaluates the quality and meaning of empirical evidence. 
C)  judges the researcher's ability and credentials. 
D)  regards both the work itself as well as the study author.

Question 15

What is not necessary for a reviewer to include in a critical appraisal when evaluating study sampling methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Characteristics of the sample 
B)  Eligibility criteria 
C)  Sample attrition 
D)  Study setting 
A)  Characteristics of the sample 
B)  Eligibility criteria 
C)  Sample attrition 
D)  Study setting

Question 16

When assessing the conclusions,findings,and implications of a study,the appraiser will:

Accepted Answer

A)  determine whether alternate hypotheses are possible. 
B)  ensure that results are not based on past research. 
C)  identify that findings are specific to the sample population. 
D)  refute the study if limitations are identified. 
A)  determine whether alternate hypotheses are possible. 
B)  ensure that results are not based on past research. 
C)  identify that findings are specific to the sample population. 
D)  refute the study if limitations are identified.

What are the steps used to evaluate quantitative research studies?

When critically appraising a research study,the reviewer will expect to find:

Once a qualitative study has been evaluated for credibility,transferability,dependability,and confirmability,the study is considered to be:

What will the reviewer assess when critically appraising a study framework?

In which type of study design would a reviewer expect to find a discussion of extraneous variables?

While critically appraising a study,a reviewer notes that the study includes an intervention.What will the reviewer assess?

When establishing that a researcher has produced a result consistent with the views of the participants interviewed for a study,the critical appraiser has determined which strength of a qualitative study?

In a critical appraisal,a reviewer conducts an audit of the transcripts of interviews and determines that the author's conclusions are correct.This is an example of:

A determination that findings in a qualitative study are applicable to other populations is an evaluation of a study's:

A reviewer conducting a critical appraisal of a research study compares and contrasts study methods with those that are ideal,representing which step of the research process?

How are study results utilized to develop evidence for practice?

The goal of a critical appraisal should be to:

What are the three steps of critical appraisal of qualitative research?

An intellectual critical appraisal differs from other kinds of critiques because it:

What is not necessary for a reviewer to include in a critical appraisal when evaluating study sampling methods?

When assessing the conclusions,findings,and implications of a study,the appraiser will:

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 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

Building an Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

Outcomes Research

Filters

Exam 12: Critical Appraisal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research for Nursing Practice

What are the steps used to evaluate quantitative research studies?

When critically appraising a research study,the reviewer will expect to find:

Once a qualitative study has been evaluated for credibility,transferability,dependability,and confirmability,the study is considered to be:

What will the reviewer assess when critically appraising a study framework?

In which type of study design would a reviewer expect to find a discussion of extraneous variables?

While critically appraising a study,a reviewer notes that the study includes an intervention.What will the reviewer assess?

When establishing that a researcher has produced a result consistent with the views of the participants interviewed for a study,the critical appraiser has determined which strength of a qualitative study?

In a critical appraisal,a reviewer conducts an audit of the transcripts of interviews and determines that the author's conclusions are correct.This is an example of:

A determination that findings in a qualitative study are applicable to other populations is an evaluation of a study's:

A reviewer conducting a critical appraisal of a research study compares and contrasts study methods with those that are ideal,representing which step of the research process?

How are study results utilized to develop evidence for practice?

The goal of a critical appraisal should be to:

What are the three steps of critical appraisal of qualitative research?

An intellectual critical appraisal differs from other kinds of critiques because it:

What is not necessary for a reviewer to include in a critical appraisal when evaluating study sampling methods?

When assessing the conclusions,findings,and implications of a study,the appraiser will:

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 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

Building an Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

Outcomes Research

Filters