UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Five Steps of the Scientific Process: - CORRECT ANSWER - - Hypothesis
- Method
- Data collection
- Results
- Evaluation
Hypothesis: - CORRECT ANSWER - Ask the question that is to be the main focus. It
usually includes independent and dependent variables.
Method: - CORRECT ANSWER - Decide what data will be collected to answer the
question. Decide on and identify the step-by-step procedure that will be used to collect these
data. Make sure this process can be easily replicated.
Data collection: - CORRECT ANSWER - Implement the step-by-step procedure that has
been determined to answer the question.
Results: - CORRECT ANSWER - On the conclusion of the data collection, statistically
identify the outcomes. Establish parameters (e.g., level of significance) that will determine
whether the data are relevant.
Evaluation: - CORRECT ANSWER - Examine the results to determine the relevance of
outcome data in answering the hypothesis. Determine the significance and identify the potential
for future research.
Criteria for Theory Acceptance - CORRECT ANSWER - - Inclusiveness
- Consistency
, - Accuracy
- Relevance
- Fruitfulness
- Simplicity
Inclusiveness: - CORRECT ANSWER - Does the theory include all concepts related to the
area of interest?
Consistency: - CORRECT ANSWER - Can the theory address new entities without having
its founding assumptions changed?
Accuracy: - CORRECT ANSWER - Does the theory explain retrospective occurrences?
Does the theory maintain its capacity to predict future outcomes?
Relevance: - CORRECT ANSWER - Does the theory relate to the scientific foundation
from which it is derived? Is it reflective of the scientific base?
Fruitfulness: - CORRECT ANSWER - Does the theory generate new directions for future
research?
Simplicity: - CORRECT ANSWER - Does the theory provide a road map for replication?
Is it simple to follow? Does it make sense?
*Florence Nightingale 1860 - CORRECT ANSWER - Investigates the effect of the
environment on healing.
*Hildegard E. Peplau 1952 - CORRECT ANSWER - Interpersonal relations model
explores the interpersonal relationship of the nurse and the client and identifies the client's
feelings as a predictor of positive outcomes related to health and wellness.