NUR3643
Research & Theory
COMPLETED EXAM w/
RATIONALES
2024
,1. What is the difference between quantitative and
qualitative research methods in nursing?
a) Quantitative methods use numerical data and statistical
analysis, while qualitative methods use words and thematic
analysis.
b) Quantitative methods use deductive reasoning and test
hypotheses, while qualitative methods use inductive
reasoning and generate theories.
c) Quantitative methods use objective measurements and
generalizable results, while qualitative methods use
subjective interpretations and contextualized findings.
d) All of the above.*
Rationale: Quantitative and qualitative research methods
differ in their data types, logic, purposes, and outcomes.
2. What is the purpose of a literature review in a nursing
research study?
a) To provide background information and justify the
research problem.
b) To summarize the current state of knowledge and
identify gaps in the literature.
c) To evaluate the quality and relevance of previous studies
and synthesize their findings.
d) All of the above.*
, Rationale: A literature review serves multiple functions in a
nursing research study, such as providing context,
rationale, evidence, and synthesis.
3. What are some ethical principles that guide nursing
research involving human participants?
a) Respect for persons, beneficence, justice, and fidelity.
b) Respect for persons, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and
autonomy.*
c) Respect for persons, veracity, confidentiality, and
accountability.
d) Respect for persons, integrity, consent, and protection.
Rationale: Respect for persons, beneficence,
nonmaleficence, and autonomy are the four main ethical
principles that guide nursing research involving human
participants, according to the Belmont Report.
4. What are some types of sampling methods used in
nursing research?
a) Probability sampling and nonprobability sampling.*
b) Random sampling and systematic sampling.
c) Convenience sampling and purposive sampling.
d) Stratified sampling and cluster sampling.
Rationale: Probability sampling and nonprobability
Research & Theory
COMPLETED EXAM w/
RATIONALES
2024
,1. What is the difference between quantitative and
qualitative research methods in nursing?
a) Quantitative methods use numerical data and statistical
analysis, while qualitative methods use words and thematic
analysis.
b) Quantitative methods use deductive reasoning and test
hypotheses, while qualitative methods use inductive
reasoning and generate theories.
c) Quantitative methods use objective measurements and
generalizable results, while qualitative methods use
subjective interpretations and contextualized findings.
d) All of the above.*
Rationale: Quantitative and qualitative research methods
differ in their data types, logic, purposes, and outcomes.
2. What is the purpose of a literature review in a nursing
research study?
a) To provide background information and justify the
research problem.
b) To summarize the current state of knowledge and
identify gaps in the literature.
c) To evaluate the quality and relevance of previous studies
and synthesize their findings.
d) All of the above.*
, Rationale: A literature review serves multiple functions in a
nursing research study, such as providing context,
rationale, evidence, and synthesis.
3. What are some ethical principles that guide nursing
research involving human participants?
a) Respect for persons, beneficence, justice, and fidelity.
b) Respect for persons, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and
autonomy.*
c) Respect for persons, veracity, confidentiality, and
accountability.
d) Respect for persons, integrity, consent, and protection.
Rationale: Respect for persons, beneficence,
nonmaleficence, and autonomy are the four main ethical
principles that guide nursing research involving human
participants, according to the Belmont Report.
4. What are some types of sampling methods used in
nursing research?
a) Probability sampling and nonprobability sampling.*
b) Random sampling and systematic sampling.
c) Convenience sampling and purposive sampling.
d) Stratified sampling and cluster sampling.
Rationale: Probability sampling and nonprobability
