N6101 UNIT 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Inductive reasoning - ANSWER moves from the specific to the general, whereby
particular instances are observed and then combined into a larger whole or general
statement
Deductive reasoning - ANSWER moves from the general to the specific or from a general
premise to a particular situation or conclusion.
premise or hypothesis - ANSWER is a statement of the proposed relationship between
two or more variables.
theory - ANSWER is a creative and rigorous structuring of ideas that includes integrated
concepts, existence statements, and relational statements that present a systematic
view of a phenomenon
Philosophy - ANSWER provides a broad, global explanation of the world. It is the most
abstract and most all-encompassing concept in the model
Description - ANSWER involves identifying and understanding the nature of nursing
phenomena and, sometimes, the relationships among them.
(1) explore and describe what exists in nursing practice, (2) discover new information
and meaning, (3) promote understanding of situations, and (4) classify information for
use in the discipline.
Explanation - ANSWER clarifies the relationships among concepts and variables, which
is accomplished through qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, and outcomes
research
Prediction - ANSWER one can estimate the probability of a specific outcome in a given
, situation.
However, predicting an outcome does not necessarily enable one to modify or control
the outcome.
Control - ANSWER control or manipulate the situation to produce the desired outcome.
the ability to write a prescription to produce the desired results
Evidence-based practice (EBP) - ANSWER is the conscientious integration of best
research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values and needs in the delivery of
quality, cost-effective health care.
Scientific method - ANSWER incorporates all procedures that scientists have used,
currently use, or may use in the future to pursue knowledge.
This broad definition dispels the belief that there is one way to conduct research and
embraces the use of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in
developing research evidence for practice.
Quantitative research - ANSWER is best defined as a formal, objective, systematic study
process implemented to obtain numerical data in order to answer a research question.
This research method is used to describe variables, examine relationships among
variables, and determine cause-and-effect interactions between variables
Qualitative research - ANSWER is a systematic, interactive, subjective, naturalistic,
scholarly approach used to describe life experiences, cultures, and social processes
from the perspectives of the persons involved.
This type of research is conducted to explore, describe, and promote understanding of
human experiences, situations, events, and cultures over time.
Characteristics of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods - ANSWER table 2-2
pg 25
Focuses of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods - ANSWER The focus or
perspective for quantitative research is usually concise and reductionistic.
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Inductive reasoning - ANSWER moves from the specific to the general, whereby
particular instances are observed and then combined into a larger whole or general
statement
Deductive reasoning - ANSWER moves from the general to the specific or from a general
premise to a particular situation or conclusion.
premise or hypothesis - ANSWER is a statement of the proposed relationship between
two or more variables.
theory - ANSWER is a creative and rigorous structuring of ideas that includes integrated
concepts, existence statements, and relational statements that present a systematic
view of a phenomenon
Philosophy - ANSWER provides a broad, global explanation of the world. It is the most
abstract and most all-encompassing concept in the model
Description - ANSWER involves identifying and understanding the nature of nursing
phenomena and, sometimes, the relationships among them.
(1) explore and describe what exists in nursing practice, (2) discover new information
and meaning, (3) promote understanding of situations, and (4) classify information for
use in the discipline.
Explanation - ANSWER clarifies the relationships among concepts and variables, which
is accomplished through qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, and outcomes
research
Prediction - ANSWER one can estimate the probability of a specific outcome in a given
, situation.
However, predicting an outcome does not necessarily enable one to modify or control
the outcome.
Control - ANSWER control or manipulate the situation to produce the desired outcome.
the ability to write a prescription to produce the desired results
Evidence-based practice (EBP) - ANSWER is the conscientious integration of best
research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values and needs in the delivery of
quality, cost-effective health care.
Scientific method - ANSWER incorporates all procedures that scientists have used,
currently use, or may use in the future to pursue knowledge.
This broad definition dispels the belief that there is one way to conduct research and
embraces the use of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in
developing research evidence for practice.
Quantitative research - ANSWER is best defined as a formal, objective, systematic study
process implemented to obtain numerical data in order to answer a research question.
This research method is used to describe variables, examine relationships among
variables, and determine cause-and-effect interactions between variables
Qualitative research - ANSWER is a systematic, interactive, subjective, naturalistic,
scholarly approach used to describe life experiences, cultures, and social processes
from the perspectives of the persons involved.
This type of research is conducted to explore, describe, and promote understanding of
human experiences, situations, events, and cultures over time.
Characteristics of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods - ANSWER table 2-2
pg 25
Focuses of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods - ANSWER The focus or
perspective for quantitative research is usually concise and reductionistic.
