NSG 3029 CH1 (12) Quiz.

NSG 3029 CH1 (12) Quiz. Chapter 12 1. Quantitative research questions identify all the following elements except: A. Population of interest B. Intervention being studied C. Case analysis D. Outcome of interest ANS: C 2. Which variable is not part of the central study but exerts an effect: A. Dependent variable B. Extraneous variable C. Intervention variable D. Independent variable ANS: C 3. Quantitative designs can be classified in the following ways except: A. Experimental designs B. Quasi-experimental designs C. Comparison designs D. Time-series designs ANS: C 4. The quantitative design that is considered the Gold Standard: A. Experimental designs B. Quasi-experimental designs C. Comparison of intact groups D. Time-series designs ANS: A 5. Strengths of experimental designs include all the following except: A. Considered the strongest evidence for practice B. Allow a definitive conclusion about cause and effect C. Direct relationship to evidence based practice D. Recognized and valued by other disciplines ANS: C 6. The hallmark of the experimental design is: A. Independent variable B. Extraneous variables are controlled C. Use of a control group D. Subjects are randomly assigned to groups ANS: D 7. Quasi-experimental designs include the following characteristics except: A. Independent variables B. Dependent variables C. Data collected numerically D. Randomize subjects to groups ANS: D 8. The primary difference between a quasi-experimental design and experimental design is: A. The way results are interpreted B. The way the questions are worded C. The way variables are assigned D. The way interventions are applied ANS: A 9. Time-series design involves the following steps except: A. Population of interest is identified B. Variables are defined C. Baseline condition is measured D. Study question applied ANS: D 10. There are a variety of uses for quantitative evidence in nursing practice, including all the following except: A. Assessment B. Generalization C. Interventions D. Evaluation of outcomes ANS: B