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NURS 3165 COMPREHENSIVE EDITTED
FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
EXAM 2026
Quantitative research uses the following methods of data collection except:
1.
surveys.
2.
questionnaires.
3.
participant observation.
4.
psychosocial instruments. - Correct Ans-3
Knowledge is information acquired in a variety of different ways. Methods used to
acquire this knowledge are referred to as:
1.
scientific integrity.
2.
scientific rigor.
3.
triangulation.
4.
ways of knowing. - Correct Ans-4
When a researcher uses a qualitative and quantitative approach to collecting data, this
is referred to as:
1.
scientific integrity.
2.
scientific rigor.
3.
triangulation.
4.
ways of knowing. - Correct Ans-3
A type of research method emphasizing the meaning of an experience is termed:
1.
qualitative.
2.
quantitative.
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3.
scientific integrity.
4.
scientific method. - Correct Ans-1
A group of individuals who collaborate on a research project from beginning to
dissemination of findings are referred to as a:
1.
research consumer.
2.
research team.
3.
principal investigator.
4.
consultant. - Correct Ans-2
An example of a specialty journal is:
1.
Nursing Research.
2.
Research in Nursing and Health.
3.
Oncology Nursing Forum.
4.
Western Journal of Nursing Research. - Correct Ans-3
Research that is done to examine findings of another researcher using the same
variables but different subjects is referred to as:
1.
exploration.
2.
replication.
3.
empiricism.
4.
rigor. - Correct Ans-2
Who is the current director of the National Institutes of Nursing Research (NINR)?
1.
Dr. Rebecca Patton
2.
Dr. Julie Gerberding
3.
Dr. Patricia Grady
4.
Dr. Elias Zerhouni - Correct Ans-3
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Nursing practice that relies on evidence from research and integrates those findings into
clinical thinking and decision making is called:
1.
nursing science.
2.
evidence-based practice.
3.
scientific inquiry.
4.
scientific method. - Correct Ans-2
Which guideline for authoring a paper for publication is incorrect?
1.
Colleagues should be consulted when parties disagree on authorship matters.
2.
Avoid duplicate and fragmented publications.
3.
Authors should provide additional information as requested by editors.
4.
The principle investigator takes sole responsibility for the final manuscript. - Correct
Ans-4
Which nursing degree program has a focus on planning and launching independent
programs of research?
1.
Baccalaureate degree in nursing
2.
Master's degree in nursing
3.
Practice-focused doctoral program
4.
Research-focused doctoral program - Correct Ans-4
At a minimum, the nurse as research consumer is expected to:
1.
gather data through direct observation.
2.
read and evaluate research projects.
3.
author research papers for publication.
4.
participate in the design and production of a study. - Correct Ans-2
Striving for excellence in research with discipline, adherence to detail, and strict
accuracy is called:
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1.
rigor.
2.
triangulation.
3.
replication.
4.
scientific inquiry. - Correct Ans-1
A systematic inquiry designed to develop knowledge about issues important to nursing
is called:
1.
scientific method.
2.
evidence-based practice.
3.
nursing research.
4.
nursing science. - Correct Ans-3
Which characteristic is unique to the scientific method and not associated with other
ways of learning information?
1.
Objectivity
2.
Personal bias
3.
Subjectivity
4.
Logical reasoning - Correct Ans-1
A research design that examines relationships between and among variables is referred
to as:
1.
longitudinal.
2.
correlational.
3.
prospective.
4.
retrospective. - Correct Ans-2
Nonexperimental research is often said to be weaker than experimental research in
terms of:
1.
establishing whether a problem exists.
NUR 3165
NURS 3165 COMPREHENSIVE EDITTED
FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
EXAM 2026
Quantitative research uses the following methods of data collection except:
1.
surveys.
2.
questionnaires.
3.
participant observation.
4.
psychosocial instruments. - Correct Ans-3
Knowledge is information acquired in a variety of different ways. Methods used to
acquire this knowledge are referred to as:
1.
scientific integrity.
2.
scientific rigor.
3.
triangulation.
4.
ways of knowing. - Correct Ans-4
When a researcher uses a qualitative and quantitative approach to collecting data, this
is referred to as:
1.
scientific integrity.
2.
scientific rigor.
3.
triangulation.
4.
ways of knowing. - Correct Ans-3
A type of research method emphasizing the meaning of an experience is termed:
1.
qualitative.
2.
quantitative.
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3.
scientific integrity.
4.
scientific method. - Correct Ans-1
A group of individuals who collaborate on a research project from beginning to
dissemination of findings are referred to as a:
1.
research consumer.
2.
research team.
3.
principal investigator.
4.
consultant. - Correct Ans-2
An example of a specialty journal is:
1.
Nursing Research.
2.
Research in Nursing and Health.
3.
Oncology Nursing Forum.
4.
Western Journal of Nursing Research. - Correct Ans-3
Research that is done to examine findings of another researcher using the same
variables but different subjects is referred to as:
1.
exploration.
2.
replication.
3.
empiricism.
4.
rigor. - Correct Ans-2
Who is the current director of the National Institutes of Nursing Research (NINR)?
1.
Dr. Rebecca Patton
2.
Dr. Julie Gerberding
3.
Dr. Patricia Grady
4.
Dr. Elias Zerhouni - Correct Ans-3
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Nursing practice that relies on evidence from research and integrates those findings into
clinical thinking and decision making is called:
1.
nursing science.
2.
evidence-based practice.
3.
scientific inquiry.
4.
scientific method. - Correct Ans-2
Which guideline for authoring a paper for publication is incorrect?
1.
Colleagues should be consulted when parties disagree on authorship matters.
2.
Avoid duplicate and fragmented publications.
3.
Authors should provide additional information as requested by editors.
4.
The principle investigator takes sole responsibility for the final manuscript. - Correct
Ans-4
Which nursing degree program has a focus on planning and launching independent
programs of research?
1.
Baccalaureate degree in nursing
2.
Master's degree in nursing
3.
Practice-focused doctoral program
4.
Research-focused doctoral program - Correct Ans-4
At a minimum, the nurse as research consumer is expected to:
1.
gather data through direct observation.
2.
read and evaluate research projects.
3.
author research papers for publication.
4.
participate in the design and production of a study. - Correct Ans-2
Striving for excellence in research with discipline, adherence to detail, and strict
accuracy is called:
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1.
rigor.
2.
triangulation.
3.
replication.
4.
scientific inquiry. - Correct Ans-1
A systematic inquiry designed to develop knowledge about issues important to nursing
is called:
1.
scientific method.
2.
evidence-based practice.
3.
nursing research.
4.
nursing science. - Correct Ans-3
Which characteristic is unique to the scientific method and not associated with other
ways of learning information?
1.
Objectivity
2.
Personal bias
3.
Subjectivity
4.
Logical reasoning - Correct Ans-1
A research design that examines relationships between and among variables is referred
to as:
1.
longitudinal.
2.
correlational.
3.
prospective.
4.
retrospective. - Correct Ans-2
Nonexperimental research is often said to be weaker than experimental research in
terms of:
1.
establishing whether a problem exists.
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