NURS 344: MIDTERM | 168 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
| 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Define research Answer - The systematic investigation to generate new
knowledge or to refine existing knowledge.
What is the difference between Research and Nursing Research Answer -
Nursing research, is research that directly and indirectly influences nursing
practice.
Define evidence based practice Answer - Use of best evidence in making
decisions about the care of patients
Ex. using best practice protocol for diabetic pt's
Define evidence informed practice Answer - Acknowledges the many factors to
consider such as, indigenous knowledge, cultural and religious norms and
patient preference
Ex. understanding that muslims don't eat pork, so ensuring food services are
made aware
What was a main finding of the Weir report (1932) Answer - Discovered that
nursing education was not up to par, it implemented change in the nursing
education system
,What are the 3 A's, needed to achieve our goal of an evidenced-based
profession Answer - 1. *A*dvanced education in nursing
BScN, MN, PhD programs starting
2. *A*venues to communicate research findings to other nurses
Nursing journals and papers
3. *A* means to fund our research
"Advanced; Avenues; A mean"
Define paradigm Answer - Defined as a way of thinking about the world: A
worldview
Divided into: quantitative and qualitative paradigms
What is the flow of the ladder of abstraction Answer - Worldview (3)
^
Frameworks and theories (2)
^
Concepts & variable (1)
Explain the Positivist/ Post-Positivist paradigm Answer - QUANTITATIVE
Main assumption is that one reality exists.
,Explain a Quantitative paradigm Answer - Focuses on what can be measured:
objective reality (numbers, specific values)
Involves collecting and analyzing data (numeric)
Deductive reasoning (big to small)
Focus is reductionistic (breaking concepts down into smaller ideas)
Researcher is neutral (researcher is independent from those being studied)
= it TESTS a theory
A perceived view is a ___________ paradigm Answer - QUALITATIVE
perceive people's stories, experiences
Explain the Naturalism/ Constructivism/ Interpretivism paradigm Answer -
QUALITATIVE
Strives to understand human behaviour within the natural context. They
considered subjectiveness and understanding. More than 1 reality.
Explain a Qualitative paradigm Answer - Used to explore personal meanings,
experience, culture, human patterns and processes
Intention is to understand these perceptions/ realities/ meanings: listen to
people's stories
, Reality can be discovered through subjective interactions and observations:
unstructured interviews
Data analyzed can be words, images, text, actions
Narrative data are analyzed for themes and patterns
Inductive reasoning
Researcher is a reflexive, engaged participant
= DEVELOPING a theory
A received view is a _______ paradigm Answer - QUANTITATIVE
receive data results
Quantitative or Qualitative: Uses deductive reasoning Answer - QUANTITATIVE
we like quantitive approaches= we r dead lol
Quantitative or Qualitative: Uses inductive reasoning Answer - QUALITATIVE
Define deductive reasoning Answer - Big to small; general to specific
Start with the general and breaks it down
| 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Define research Answer - The systematic investigation to generate new
knowledge or to refine existing knowledge.
What is the difference between Research and Nursing Research Answer -
Nursing research, is research that directly and indirectly influences nursing
practice.
Define evidence based practice Answer - Use of best evidence in making
decisions about the care of patients
Ex. using best practice protocol for diabetic pt's
Define evidence informed practice Answer - Acknowledges the many factors to
consider such as, indigenous knowledge, cultural and religious norms and
patient preference
Ex. understanding that muslims don't eat pork, so ensuring food services are
made aware
What was a main finding of the Weir report (1932) Answer - Discovered that
nursing education was not up to par, it implemented change in the nursing
education system
,What are the 3 A's, needed to achieve our goal of an evidenced-based
profession Answer - 1. *A*dvanced education in nursing
BScN, MN, PhD programs starting
2. *A*venues to communicate research findings to other nurses
Nursing journals and papers
3. *A* means to fund our research
"Advanced; Avenues; A mean"
Define paradigm Answer - Defined as a way of thinking about the world: A
worldview
Divided into: quantitative and qualitative paradigms
What is the flow of the ladder of abstraction Answer - Worldview (3)
^
Frameworks and theories (2)
^
Concepts & variable (1)
Explain the Positivist/ Post-Positivist paradigm Answer - QUANTITATIVE
Main assumption is that one reality exists.
,Explain a Quantitative paradigm Answer - Focuses on what can be measured:
objective reality (numbers, specific values)
Involves collecting and analyzing data (numeric)
Deductive reasoning (big to small)
Focus is reductionistic (breaking concepts down into smaller ideas)
Researcher is neutral (researcher is independent from those being studied)
= it TESTS a theory
A perceived view is a ___________ paradigm Answer - QUALITATIVE
perceive people's stories, experiences
Explain the Naturalism/ Constructivism/ Interpretivism paradigm Answer -
QUALITATIVE
Strives to understand human behaviour within the natural context. They
considered subjectiveness and understanding. More than 1 reality.
Explain a Qualitative paradigm Answer - Used to explore personal meanings,
experience, culture, human patterns and processes
Intention is to understand these perceptions/ realities/ meanings: listen to
people's stories
, Reality can be discovered through subjective interactions and observations:
unstructured interviews
Data analyzed can be words, images, text, actions
Narrative data are analyzed for themes and patterns
Inductive reasoning
Researcher is a reflexive, engaged participant
= DEVELOPING a theory
A received view is a _______ paradigm Answer - QUANTITATIVE
receive data results
Quantitative or Qualitative: Uses deductive reasoning Answer - QUANTITATIVE
we like quantitive approaches= we r dead lol
Quantitative or Qualitative: Uses inductive reasoning Answer - QUALITATIVE
Define deductive reasoning Answer - Big to small; general to specific
Start with the general and breaks it down
