NURS 310 Quiz 2 – Questions With Detailed
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What is a research problem? An enigmatic, perplexing, or troubling condition that
needs investigation.
What are the main sources of research Clinical experience, literature, social issues, theory,
problems? and external suggestions.
How can clinical experience generate Observing recurring issues in practice (e.g.,
a research problem? ventilator-associated pneumonia in ICU).
How does literature help identify a By revealing gaps or unanswered questions in
research problem? existing studies.
How can theory generate a research By applying or testing existing theories (e.g., change
problem? theory).
What are examples of external Priority statements from national organizations,
sources for research problems? funders, or system-wide hospital concerns.
What is the difference between Practical → Improve nursing practice; Theoretical →
practical and theoretical problems? Expand knowledge base
Example of a practical research Late medication passes in an oncology unit.
problem?
What extraneous variables might Short staffing, high acuity patients, phone
contribute to late med passes? interruptions, lack of preparation, poor nurse
rapport, lack of knowledge.
, What is a problem statement? A statement that articulates the research problem
and argues why a new study is needed.
What is included in the identification What is wrong with the current situation.
of the problem?
What does the background section The nature, context, and duration of the problem.
explain?
What does the scope describe? How large the problem is and how many people are
affected.
What are consequences in a problem What happens if the problem is not addressed.
statement?
What are knowledge gaps? Missing information about the problem.
What is the proposed solution How the study will help solve or address the
section? problem.
Why must a problem statement be To clearly justify the need for the proposed research.
specific?
What is a statement of purpose? A broad declaration of the overall goal of the study.
What questions does a purpose Why is the study being conducted? What does the
statement answer? researcher want to accomplish?
What are the components of a Study variables, Potential relationships between
quantitative purpose statement? variables, Study population (N), Nature of the study
(examine, compare, explore)
What should be considered when Focus (overall goal), target population, and language
writing a purpose statement? clarity.
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Terms in this set (166)
What is a research problem? An enigmatic, perplexing, or troubling condition that
needs investigation.
What are the main sources of research Clinical experience, literature, social issues, theory,
problems? and external suggestions.
How can clinical experience generate Observing recurring issues in practice (e.g.,
a research problem? ventilator-associated pneumonia in ICU).
How does literature help identify a By revealing gaps or unanswered questions in
research problem? existing studies.
How can theory generate a research By applying or testing existing theories (e.g., change
problem? theory).
What are examples of external Priority statements from national organizations,
sources for research problems? funders, or system-wide hospital concerns.
What is the difference between Practical → Improve nursing practice; Theoretical →
practical and theoretical problems? Expand knowledge base
Example of a practical research Late medication passes in an oncology unit.
problem?
What extraneous variables might Short staffing, high acuity patients, phone
contribute to late med passes? interruptions, lack of preparation, poor nurse
rapport, lack of knowledge.
, What is a problem statement? A statement that articulates the research problem
and argues why a new study is needed.
What is included in the identification What is wrong with the current situation.
of the problem?
What does the background section The nature, context, and duration of the problem.
explain?
What does the scope describe? How large the problem is and how many people are
affected.
What are consequences in a problem What happens if the problem is not addressed.
statement?
What are knowledge gaps? Missing information about the problem.
What is the proposed solution How the study will help solve or address the
section? problem.
Why must a problem statement be To clearly justify the need for the proposed research.
specific?
What is a statement of purpose? A broad declaration of the overall goal of the study.
What questions does a purpose Why is the study being conducted? What does the
statement answer? researcher want to accomplish?
What are the components of a Study variables, Potential relationships between
quantitative purpose statement? variables, Study population (N), Nature of the study
(examine, compare, explore)
What should be considered when Focus (overall goal), target population, and language
writing a purpose statement? clarity.
