NURS 3370 CHP 3 UNDERSTANDING EBP EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The research process is influenced by what factors?
Current research, available instrumentation, use of one's study's results to design a
subsequent study
List the five steps of of research process in order:
-Collecting data
-Using the research findings
-Selecting and defining the problem
-Analyzing data
-Selecting a research design
• Step 1: Selecting and defining the problem
• Step 2: Selecting a research design
• Step 3: Collecting data
• Step 4: Analyzing data
• Step 5: Using the research findings
basic research
A type of study designed to develop the knowledge base and extend theory without
direct focus on clinical application.
The purpose of basic research
To obtain (empirical data) that can be used to develop, refine, or test a theory
, applied research
Conducted to gain knowledge that can be used in practical setting or has direct clinical
application
experimental research
Researcher manipulates and controls one or more variables and observes the effect of
manipulation on other variables.
experimental research example
Research finding that consumption of coconut oil causes memory improvement
Nonexperimental research
Studies that are more descriptive or exploratory and are (interested in what already
exists)❕
Classified as descriptive and/or correlational
Descriptive non-experimental research
describes existing situation or event systematically; examines group differences,
developmental trends, and relationships among factors through the use of objective
measurements, various kinds of tests, surveys, and/or naturalistic observations.
Answers "What is this?"
descriptive research example
Research study where the intake of folic acid investigated among women. The women
were invited to fill out a survey form suggesting the link between folic acid & birth
defects & to see if recommended dose was taken.
Correlational non-experimental research
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The research process is influenced by what factors?
Current research, available instrumentation, use of one's study's results to design a
subsequent study
List the five steps of of research process in order:
-Collecting data
-Using the research findings
-Selecting and defining the problem
-Analyzing data
-Selecting a research design
• Step 1: Selecting and defining the problem
• Step 2: Selecting a research design
• Step 3: Collecting data
• Step 4: Analyzing data
• Step 5: Using the research findings
basic research
A type of study designed to develop the knowledge base and extend theory without
direct focus on clinical application.
The purpose of basic research
To obtain (empirical data) that can be used to develop, refine, or test a theory
, applied research
Conducted to gain knowledge that can be used in practical setting or has direct clinical
application
experimental research
Researcher manipulates and controls one or more variables and observes the effect of
manipulation on other variables.
experimental research example
Research finding that consumption of coconut oil causes memory improvement
Nonexperimental research
Studies that are more descriptive or exploratory and are (interested in what already
exists)❕
Classified as descriptive and/or correlational
Descriptive non-experimental research
describes existing situation or event systematically; examines group differences,
developmental trends, and relationships among factors through the use of objective
measurements, various kinds of tests, surveys, and/or naturalistic observations.
Answers "What is this?"
descriptive research example
Research study where the intake of folic acid investigated among women. The women
were invited to fill out a survey form suggesting the link between folic acid & birth
defects & to see if recommended dose was taken.
Correlational non-experimental research
