Test Bank for Burns and Groves the Practice of
Nursing Research
research purpose - ANSWERSA clear, concise statement of the specific focus on or aim of a
study, identifyingthe reason the study was conducted.
research purpose - ANSWERSA short statement, frequently single a single sentence
research proposal - ANSWERSPurpose statement is couched in the present tense.
The purpose of the statement is to investigate.
research report - ANSWERSIs in the past tense
Indicates the variable principal variables and setting, identifies the population and hints at both
methodology and design of the study
Quantitative Purpose Statement - ANSWERSFocuses on identification and description of
variables, examination of relationships among variables or determination of the effects of
interventions.
Qualitative purpose statement - ANSWERSFocuses on exploring a phenomenon, such as major
depression as it is experienced by pregnant women; developing theories to describe and
manage clinical situations
Examining the health practices of certain cultures; and describing health-related issues,
event,and situations.
mixed methods research - ANSWERSuses both quantitative and qualitative techniques, in an
effort to build convincing claims about the relationships between attributes and outcomes
, outcomes research - ANSWERSSimilar to those found in quantitative research and usually focus
on safety quality and cost outcomes for patients, providers and healthcare agencies. Includes
and introduction to the types of research methodologies.
Sources for generating meaningful research - ANSWERSClinical practices situations
Professional literature in one's area of expertise
Review of research literature
Collaboration with faculty and nurse researchers
Research priorities identified by funding agencies and specialty groups
Replication - ANSWERSrepeating the essence of a research study, usually with different
participants in different situations, to see whether the basic finding extends to other
participants and circumstances
Type 1 error - ANSWERSThe researcher who allowed for a 5% or lower probability of rejecting
the null hypothesis when it is indeed true. Rejecting the null hypothesis in error.
Another replication should be conducted
Type 11 error - ANSWERSThe probability of accepting the null hypothesis when it is indeed true.
In nursing studies, researchers usually allow a 20% or lower probability of the occurrence of a
type 11 error.
A post hoc power analysis should be conducted to determine whether the sample was too small
because that is the most common reason.a type 11 error occurs.. If so a larger sample should be
conducted.
4 types of replication - ANSWERSExact
Concurrent
Approximate
Nursing Research
research purpose - ANSWERSA clear, concise statement of the specific focus on or aim of a
study, identifyingthe reason the study was conducted.
research purpose - ANSWERSA short statement, frequently single a single sentence
research proposal - ANSWERSPurpose statement is couched in the present tense.
The purpose of the statement is to investigate.
research report - ANSWERSIs in the past tense
Indicates the variable principal variables and setting, identifies the population and hints at both
methodology and design of the study
Quantitative Purpose Statement - ANSWERSFocuses on identification and description of
variables, examination of relationships among variables or determination of the effects of
interventions.
Qualitative purpose statement - ANSWERSFocuses on exploring a phenomenon, such as major
depression as it is experienced by pregnant women; developing theories to describe and
manage clinical situations
Examining the health practices of certain cultures; and describing health-related issues,
event,and situations.
mixed methods research - ANSWERSuses both quantitative and qualitative techniques, in an
effort to build convincing claims about the relationships between attributes and outcomes
, outcomes research - ANSWERSSimilar to those found in quantitative research and usually focus
on safety quality and cost outcomes for patients, providers and healthcare agencies. Includes
and introduction to the types of research methodologies.
Sources for generating meaningful research - ANSWERSClinical practices situations
Professional literature in one's area of expertise
Review of research literature
Collaboration with faculty and nurse researchers
Research priorities identified by funding agencies and specialty groups
Replication - ANSWERSrepeating the essence of a research study, usually with different
participants in different situations, to see whether the basic finding extends to other
participants and circumstances
Type 1 error - ANSWERSThe researcher who allowed for a 5% or lower probability of rejecting
the null hypothesis when it is indeed true. Rejecting the null hypothesis in error.
Another replication should be conducted
Type 11 error - ANSWERSThe probability of accepting the null hypothesis when it is indeed true.
In nursing studies, researchers usually allow a 20% or lower probability of the occurrence of a
type 11 error.
A post hoc power analysis should be conducted to determine whether the sample was too small
because that is the most common reason.a type 11 error occurs.. If so a larger sample should be
conducted.
4 types of replication - ANSWERSExact
Concurrent
Approximate
