NUR3165 RESEARCH/POST TEST QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED
In a quantitative research article, a review of prior research on the problem under study is most
likely to be found in which section?
A) Introduction
B) Method section
C) Results section
D) Discussion - Answers A) Introduction
Which of the following is not a standard feature of a true experimental design?
A) An intervention
B) A placebo
C) Randomization
D) Control - Answers B) A placebo
studies, researchers strive to ensure that their own preconceived beliefs and opinions do not
influence the emerging data, using which strategy?
A)Constant comparison
B)Participant observation
C)Hermeneutics
D) Bracketing - Answers D) Bracketing
the research question "What is the meaning of spirituality to patients in end-of-life care?" is:
a. most likely to be addressed using a quantitative approach
b. most likely to be addressed using qualitative approach
c. amenable to either a qualitative or a quantitative approach
d. not appropriately worded - Answers b. most likely to be addressed using qualitative approach
When writing a proposal for a research study, the researcher includes a problem statement that
serves to:
a. define the specific focus of a study.
b. describe what is known about the research problem.
, c. identify a gap in knowledge needed for practice.
d. indicate the importance of the problem to nursing. - Answers c. identify a gap in knowledge
needed for practice.
The research role of the BSN nurse includes:
A. Identifying clinical problems that require investigation, assisting experienced investigators to
gain access to clinical sites, and collecting data
B. Creating a climate in the practice setting that promotes scholarly inquiry, scientific integrity,
and scientific investigation of clinical nursing problems
C. Collaborating with experienced investigators in proposal development, data collection, data
analysis, and interpretation of results
D. Providing leadership in integrating research into practice - Answers D. Providing leadership in
integrating research into practice
In a study about childhood obesity, the researcher discusses the concept of overweight in terms
of weight for height measures, body mass index (BMI), body image, self-esteem, and social
norms. When discussing body image, self-esteem, and social norms, the researcher is
describing the:
a.conceptual definition.
b.dependent variable.
c.independent variable.
d.operational definition - Answers a.conceptual definition.
A reviewer reading a proposal for a qualitative research study notes that the author has not
included a literature review. The reviewer understands that a literature review may have been
omitted in this case because: - Answers some researchers feel that previous studies may bias
data collection in qualitative studies.
Which is true about quality of sources when critically appraising a literature review?
a. A secondary source is written by the person who originated or is responsible forgenerating
the ideas published.
b. Authors of primary sources paraphrase the works of researchers and theorists andpresent
their interpretations of what was written by the secondary author.
c. A primary source summarizes or quotes content from secondary sources.
d. Secondary sources are used only if primary sources cannot be located. - Answers d.
In a quantitative research article, a review of prior research on the problem under study is most
likely to be found in which section?
A) Introduction
B) Method section
C) Results section
D) Discussion - Answers A) Introduction
Which of the following is not a standard feature of a true experimental design?
A) An intervention
B) A placebo
C) Randomization
D) Control - Answers B) A placebo
studies, researchers strive to ensure that their own preconceived beliefs and opinions do not
influence the emerging data, using which strategy?
A)Constant comparison
B)Participant observation
C)Hermeneutics
D) Bracketing - Answers D) Bracketing
the research question "What is the meaning of spirituality to patients in end-of-life care?" is:
a. most likely to be addressed using a quantitative approach
b. most likely to be addressed using qualitative approach
c. amenable to either a qualitative or a quantitative approach
d. not appropriately worded - Answers b. most likely to be addressed using qualitative approach
When writing a proposal for a research study, the researcher includes a problem statement that
serves to:
a. define the specific focus of a study.
b. describe what is known about the research problem.
, c. identify a gap in knowledge needed for practice.
d. indicate the importance of the problem to nursing. - Answers c. identify a gap in knowledge
needed for practice.
The research role of the BSN nurse includes:
A. Identifying clinical problems that require investigation, assisting experienced investigators to
gain access to clinical sites, and collecting data
B. Creating a climate in the practice setting that promotes scholarly inquiry, scientific integrity,
and scientific investigation of clinical nursing problems
C. Collaborating with experienced investigators in proposal development, data collection, data
analysis, and interpretation of results
D. Providing leadership in integrating research into practice - Answers D. Providing leadership in
integrating research into practice
In a study about childhood obesity, the researcher discusses the concept of overweight in terms
of weight for height measures, body mass index (BMI), body image, self-esteem, and social
norms. When discussing body image, self-esteem, and social norms, the researcher is
describing the:
a.conceptual definition.
b.dependent variable.
c.independent variable.
d.operational definition - Answers a.conceptual definition.
A reviewer reading a proposal for a qualitative research study notes that the author has not
included a literature review. The reviewer understands that a literature review may have been
omitted in this case because: - Answers some researchers feel that previous studies may bias
data collection in qualitative studies.
Which is true about quality of sources when critically appraising a literature review?
a. A secondary source is written by the person who originated or is responsible forgenerating
the ideas published.
b. Authors of primary sources paraphrase the works of researchers and theorists andpresent
their interpretations of what was written by the secondary author.
c. A primary source summarizes or quotes content from secondary sources.
d. Secondary sources are used only if primary sources cannot be located. - Answers d.
