NSGD 3216 - Research in Nursing Practice Final Prep |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION
Terms in this set (175)
What are the three core components of Evidence-Based Research evidence, clinical expertise, patient values
Practice (EBP)?
Which individual is credited with helping define EBP in David Sackett
the 1990s?
Which ideology emphasizes objective understanding in Ideology of Truth
EBP?
What is the 'Knowledge-to-Action' gap in EBP? Delay between research findings and clinical application
Which critique of EBP discusses power dynamics in Power and Truth
evidence creation?
What is the purpose of the 'Hierarchy of Evidence'? To rank studies based on methodological strength
What is a key limitation of relying solely on empirical It may ignore ethical, personal, and aesthetic knowledge
evidence?
What is a benefit of integrating theory with EBP? Supports holistic, patient-centered care
What is a defining feature of quantitative research? Focuses on numerical data and measurable variables
Which design allows for inference of causality with Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
control and randomization?
Which design lacks randomization but includes an Quasi-experimental design
intervention?
What does 'confounding' refer to in research? A third variable influencing both cause and effect
Which research design collects data at one point in time? Cross-sectional study
What distinguishes a longitudinal study? Collects data over multiple time points
What is internal validity? The degree to which a study shows a causal relationship
What is external validity? The extent to which results can be generalized
What defines qualitative research? Explores meaning and lived experiences
, Which qualitative method explores culture? Ethnography
Which qualitative method explores lived experience? Phenomenology
Which qualitative method seeks to develop a theory? Grounded Theory
What does 'bracketing' involve in phenomenology? Setting aside preconceived beliefs
Which sampling method involves selecting readily Convenience sampling
available participants?
What is purposive sampling? Selecting participants based on specific criteria
What is snowball sampling? Recruiting through participant referrals
What is theoretical sampling? Sampling based on emerging data for theory development
What is the benefit of random sampling? Reduces selection bias
What is quota sampling? Sampling from identified strata with fixed participant targets
Which type of validity examines whether a test appears to Face validity
measure what it's supposed to?
What is content validity? Extent to which the content represents the concept
What is criterion validity? Comparison to a gold standard
What is construct validity? Degree to which the test measures the intended concept
What is a Likert scale used for? Measuring agreement with statements
What is social desirability bias? Tendency to respond in a way perceived as acceptable
What is time sampling in observational research? Observing during specific time intervals
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION
Terms in this set (175)
What are the three core components of Evidence-Based Research evidence, clinical expertise, patient values
Practice (EBP)?
Which individual is credited with helping define EBP in David Sackett
the 1990s?
Which ideology emphasizes objective understanding in Ideology of Truth
EBP?
What is the 'Knowledge-to-Action' gap in EBP? Delay between research findings and clinical application
Which critique of EBP discusses power dynamics in Power and Truth
evidence creation?
What is the purpose of the 'Hierarchy of Evidence'? To rank studies based on methodological strength
What is a key limitation of relying solely on empirical It may ignore ethical, personal, and aesthetic knowledge
evidence?
What is a benefit of integrating theory with EBP? Supports holistic, patient-centered care
What is a defining feature of quantitative research? Focuses on numerical data and measurable variables
Which design allows for inference of causality with Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
control and randomization?
Which design lacks randomization but includes an Quasi-experimental design
intervention?
What does 'confounding' refer to in research? A third variable influencing both cause and effect
Which research design collects data at one point in time? Cross-sectional study
What distinguishes a longitudinal study? Collects data over multiple time points
What is internal validity? The degree to which a study shows a causal relationship
What is external validity? The extent to which results can be generalized
What defines qualitative research? Explores meaning and lived experiences
, Which qualitative method explores culture? Ethnography
Which qualitative method explores lived experience? Phenomenology
Which qualitative method seeks to develop a theory? Grounded Theory
What does 'bracketing' involve in phenomenology? Setting aside preconceived beliefs
Which sampling method involves selecting readily Convenience sampling
available participants?
What is purposive sampling? Selecting participants based on specific criteria
What is snowball sampling? Recruiting through participant referrals
What is theoretical sampling? Sampling based on emerging data for theory development
What is the benefit of random sampling? Reduces selection bias
What is quota sampling? Sampling from identified strata with fixed participant targets
Which type of validity examines whether a test appears to Face validity
measure what it's supposed to?
What is content validity? Extent to which the content represents the concept
What is criterion validity? Comparison to a gold standard
What is construct validity? Degree to which the test measures the intended concept
What is a Likert scale used for? Measuring agreement with statements
What is social desirability bias? Tendency to respond in a way perceived as acceptable
What is time sampling in observational research? Observing during specific time intervals
