NUR 602 WEEK 2 QUIZ EXAMINATION TEST
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ Significance of a research problem. Answer: Indicates the
importance of the problem to nursing and health care and to the
health of individuals, families, and communities.
◉ Background for a problem. Answer: Briefly identifies what we
know about the problem area.
◉ Problem statement. Answer: Identifies the specific gap in the
knowledge needed for practice.
◉ Research purpose. Answer: Concise, clear statement of the
specific goal or aim of the study. The purpose is generated from the
problem.
◉ Purpose of descriptive research. Answer: 1. Identify and describe
concepts or variables
2. Identify possible relationships among variables
3. Delineate differences between or among existing groups
,◉ Purpose of correlational research. Answer: Examines the type and
strength of relationship among variables (can be positive or
negative)
◉ Purpose of quasi-experimental research. Answer: Conducted to
determine the effect of a treatment or independent variable on
designated dependent or outcome variables
◉ What type of correlation is this? "An increase in the number of
pack-years decreases a person's lifespan". Answer: Negative
correlation (-1)
◉ What type of correlation is this? "An increase in stress levels leads
to an increase in blood pressure readings". Answer: Positive
correlation (+1)
◉ Purpose of experimental research. Answer: Determines the effect
of one or more independent variables on one or more dependent
variables
Conducted in highly controlled settings
◉ What type of quantitative research is this?
"The purpose of this observational study was to assess the
frequency and type of hand hygiene opportunities initiated by
clinical and non-clinical caregivers...". Answer: Descriptive research
,◉ What type of quantitative research is this?
"Biological correlates and predictors of insulin resistance among
early adolescents...". Answer: Correlational research
◉ What type of quantitative research is this?
"The purpose of this study was to determine the 'effectiveness of a
nurse-case-managed intervention compared with that of two
standard programs on completion of the combine hepatitis A virus
and HBV vaccine series among homeless adults and to assess
sociodemographic factors and risk behaviors related to the vaccine
completion.'". Answer: Quasi-experimental research
◉ What type of quantitative research is this?
"The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of
moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on pain-like behavior and NT-3
in an animal model of widespread pain.". Answer: Experimental
research
◉ Phenomenological research. Answer: Conducted to promote a
deeper understanding of complex human experiences as they have
been lived by the study participants
Study of experiences or phenomena (experiences that comprise the
lives of humans)
, ◉ What type of qualitative research is this?
"Describe the lived experience of grieving among widows whose
husbands died in combat in Iraq since 2007.". Answer:
Phenomenological research
◉ Grounded theory research. Answer: Identifies the area of concern
and the purpose indicates the focus of the theory to be developed to
account for a pattern of behavior of those involved in the study.
Used most frequently to study areas in which little previous research
has been conducted and to gain a new viewpoint in familiar areas of
research.
Investigates interactions among individuals from the perspectives of
those involved.
◉ What type of qualitative research is this? "Describe the behavioral
and communication patterns and social interactions that maintain
functional status of frail elders". Answer: Grounded theory research
◉ Ethnographic research. Answer: The problem and purpose
identify the culture and specific attributes of the culture that are to
be examined, described, analyzed, and interpreted to reveal the
social actions, beliefs, values and norms of the culture.
A written report of the culture's beliefs, habits, and lifestyle aims to
improve health promotion, quality of care, and health intervention
between the culture and a possible more standardized Western
nursing and medicine practice.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ Significance of a research problem. Answer: Indicates the
importance of the problem to nursing and health care and to the
health of individuals, families, and communities.
◉ Background for a problem. Answer: Briefly identifies what we
know about the problem area.
◉ Problem statement. Answer: Identifies the specific gap in the
knowledge needed for practice.
◉ Research purpose. Answer: Concise, clear statement of the
specific goal or aim of the study. The purpose is generated from the
problem.
◉ Purpose of descriptive research. Answer: 1. Identify and describe
concepts or variables
2. Identify possible relationships among variables
3. Delineate differences between or among existing groups
,◉ Purpose of correlational research. Answer: Examines the type and
strength of relationship among variables (can be positive or
negative)
◉ Purpose of quasi-experimental research. Answer: Conducted to
determine the effect of a treatment or independent variable on
designated dependent or outcome variables
◉ What type of correlation is this? "An increase in the number of
pack-years decreases a person's lifespan". Answer: Negative
correlation (-1)
◉ What type of correlation is this? "An increase in stress levels leads
to an increase in blood pressure readings". Answer: Positive
correlation (+1)
◉ Purpose of experimental research. Answer: Determines the effect
of one or more independent variables on one or more dependent
variables
Conducted in highly controlled settings
◉ What type of quantitative research is this?
"The purpose of this observational study was to assess the
frequency and type of hand hygiene opportunities initiated by
clinical and non-clinical caregivers...". Answer: Descriptive research
,◉ What type of quantitative research is this?
"Biological correlates and predictors of insulin resistance among
early adolescents...". Answer: Correlational research
◉ What type of quantitative research is this?
"The purpose of this study was to determine the 'effectiveness of a
nurse-case-managed intervention compared with that of two
standard programs on completion of the combine hepatitis A virus
and HBV vaccine series among homeless adults and to assess
sociodemographic factors and risk behaviors related to the vaccine
completion.'". Answer: Quasi-experimental research
◉ What type of quantitative research is this?
"The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of
moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on pain-like behavior and NT-3
in an animal model of widespread pain.". Answer: Experimental
research
◉ Phenomenological research. Answer: Conducted to promote a
deeper understanding of complex human experiences as they have
been lived by the study participants
Study of experiences or phenomena (experiences that comprise the
lives of humans)
, ◉ What type of qualitative research is this?
"Describe the lived experience of grieving among widows whose
husbands died in combat in Iraq since 2007.". Answer:
Phenomenological research
◉ Grounded theory research. Answer: Identifies the area of concern
and the purpose indicates the focus of the theory to be developed to
account for a pattern of behavior of those involved in the study.
Used most frequently to study areas in which little previous research
has been conducted and to gain a new viewpoint in familiar areas of
research.
Investigates interactions among individuals from the perspectives of
those involved.
◉ What type of qualitative research is this? "Describe the behavioral
and communication patterns and social interactions that maintain
functional status of frail elders". Answer: Grounded theory research
◉ Ethnographic research. Answer: The problem and purpose
identify the culture and specific attributes of the culture that are to
be examined, described, analyzed, and interpreted to reveal the
social actions, beliefs, values and norms of the culture.
A written report of the culture's beliefs, habits, and lifestyle aims to
improve health promotion, quality of care, and health intervention
between the culture and a possible more standardized Western
nursing and medicine practice.
