NURS 602 QUIZ 1 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
• Random sampling: correct answer each participant of the study population is
selected independently and has an equal chance of being chosen
Applied or practical research correct answer a scientific investigation conducted
to generate knowledge that will directly influence or improve clinical practice.
Authority correct answer -A person with expertise who is able to influence the
opinions and behaviors of those with less authority
- Instructors, published nurse researchers, and clinical experts are seen as
authorities
basic or bench research correct answer scientific investigation that involves the
pursuit of knowledge for knowledge's sake or the the pleasure of learning and
finding the truth.
best studies (top of pyramid) correct answer systematic reviews and meta
analysis.
Borrowing correct answer -Involves the appropriation and use of knowledge from
other fields or disciplines to guide nursing practice.
• Nurses tend to borrow from medical practice in their traditional detection and
treatment of illness.
• Nurses also tend to borrow from social work and psychology practices to create
a more holistic experience for the patient.
,BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD correct answer should be doing research...
comparing problem-solving, nursing and research process correct answer shows
the similarities and differences in the processes and provides the basis for
understand the research process.
conduct of clinical research correct answer major focus in 21 century, goal to
develop EBP for nursing.
content of a research report correct answer includes six parts- abstract,
introduction, methods, results, discussion and references.
Correlational correct answer Examine relationship between and among variables.
goal is prediction
Correlational Research correct answer The systematic investigation of
relationships between or among variables
• Researchers measure selected variables and then determine relationships
among
them using correlational statistics, not necessarily to determine cause and effect
• Correlations are usually seen as positive (perfect positive = +1) or negative
(perfect negative = -1) or with no correlation (0)
Data analysis correct answer conducted to reduce, organize and give meaning to
the data and address the research purpose/objectives questions or hypothesis.
, Data collection in qualitative studies correct answer occurs in context of
relationships between the participant and researcher.
Data collection process correct answer involves the precise and systematic
gathering of information relevant to the research purpose objectives, question or
hypothesis of a study.
Data in qualitative studies correct answer collected through interview, focus
groups observations examination of documents and media materials.
Data management, analysis and interpretations require correct answer clear
procedure to ensure methodological reign and credibility of the findings.
descriptive correct answer - exploration and description of real life phenomenon.
Descriptive Research correct answer Exploration and description of phenomena in
real-life situations
• Typically involves a large number of study participants
• The outcomes include identification and
description of concepts, identification of possible relationships among concepts,
and development of hypotheses for future research
Discussion of Outcomes correct answer • Limitations are discussed in
outcomes and defined as a restriction in the study which may decrease the
credibility and generalizability of the
findings
ANSWERS
• Random sampling: correct answer each participant of the study population is
selected independently and has an equal chance of being chosen
Applied or practical research correct answer a scientific investigation conducted
to generate knowledge that will directly influence or improve clinical practice.
Authority correct answer -A person with expertise who is able to influence the
opinions and behaviors of those with less authority
- Instructors, published nurse researchers, and clinical experts are seen as
authorities
basic or bench research correct answer scientific investigation that involves the
pursuit of knowledge for knowledge's sake or the the pleasure of learning and
finding the truth.
best studies (top of pyramid) correct answer systematic reviews and meta
analysis.
Borrowing correct answer -Involves the appropriation and use of knowledge from
other fields or disciplines to guide nursing practice.
• Nurses tend to borrow from medical practice in their traditional detection and
treatment of illness.
• Nurses also tend to borrow from social work and psychology practices to create
a more holistic experience for the patient.
,BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD correct answer should be doing research...
comparing problem-solving, nursing and research process correct answer shows
the similarities and differences in the processes and provides the basis for
understand the research process.
conduct of clinical research correct answer major focus in 21 century, goal to
develop EBP for nursing.
content of a research report correct answer includes six parts- abstract,
introduction, methods, results, discussion and references.
Correlational correct answer Examine relationship between and among variables.
goal is prediction
Correlational Research correct answer The systematic investigation of
relationships between or among variables
• Researchers measure selected variables and then determine relationships
among
them using correlational statistics, not necessarily to determine cause and effect
• Correlations are usually seen as positive (perfect positive = +1) or negative
(perfect negative = -1) or with no correlation (0)
Data analysis correct answer conducted to reduce, organize and give meaning to
the data and address the research purpose/objectives questions or hypothesis.
, Data collection in qualitative studies correct answer occurs in context of
relationships between the participant and researcher.
Data collection process correct answer involves the precise and systematic
gathering of information relevant to the research purpose objectives, question or
hypothesis of a study.
Data in qualitative studies correct answer collected through interview, focus
groups observations examination of documents and media materials.
Data management, analysis and interpretations require correct answer clear
procedure to ensure methodological reign and credibility of the findings.
descriptive correct answer - exploration and description of real life phenomenon.
Descriptive Research correct answer Exploration and description of phenomena in
real-life situations
• Typically involves a large number of study participants
• The outcomes include identification and
description of concepts, identification of possible relationships among concepts,
and development of hypotheses for future research
Discussion of Outcomes correct answer • Limitations are discussed in
outcomes and defined as a restriction in the study which may decrease the
credibility and generalizability of the
findings
