NUR 307 Exam 1 – 150 Questions & Answers | Evidence-Based Practice, Research Methods & Nursing Theory 2026

This document is a comprehensive NUR 307 Exam 1 study guide containing approximately 150 exam-style questions with verified answers, focused on evidence-based practice (EBP), nursing research, and theoretical foundations of nursing. It begins with core EBP concepts, defined as the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values (page 1), and expands into key research purposes such as description, explanation, prediction, and control (pages 2–4). Early sections also highlight historical developments in nursing research and major organizations supporting evidence-based nursing practice. The material is organized in a structured question-and-answer format, making it highly effective for active recall and exam preparation. Middle sections (pages 8–13) provide in-depth coverage of research methodologies, including quantitative (descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental, experimental) and qualitative approaches (phenomenological, grounded theory, ethnographic). The document also explores systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and meta-synthesis, as well as roles of BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD nurses in research and evidence-based practice. Later sections (pages 14–19) focus on research design elements such as variables, sampling, hypotheses, study rigor, and components of research reports, ensuring a complete understanding of both theory and application. As highlighted throughout the document (e.g., page 10 and page 16), high-yield exam concepts such as research processes, hypothesis development, and distinctions between nursing and research processes are emphasized, making this a practical and exam-focused resource. This study guide aligns closely with nursing research curricula and is particularly relevant for students using Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice by Denise F. Polit and Cheryl Tatano Beck. It is suitable for courses such as NUR 307, Nursing Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and BSN programs. This resource is ideal for nursing students, undergraduate BSN students, and healthcare learners preparing for exams, research coursework, and evidence-based clinical practice. Keywords: evidence based practice, nursing research, research methods, quantitative research, qualitative research, descriptive research, correlational research, quasi experimental, experimental research, phenomenological research, grounded theory, ethnographic research, systematic review, meta analysis, meta synthesis, research process, hypothesis development, sampling, variables, nursing theory