NSE 212 Midterm Prep| Ques ons and answers |
Updated RATED A+ | 2026
Research Process
Researchers work within a paradigm consistent with their world view
This gives rise to types of ques ons
The research ques ons leads to quan ta ve or qualita ve
Quan ta ve Research
used to explore research ques on or test hypothesis that describe phenomena, test
rela onships, assess group difference, effe veness of interven ons and explaining cause and
effect interac ons among the variables being studied viewed as a series of logically related
steps characterized by careful accoun ng for and control of factors that may infuence research
findings.
Frameworks in Research
provides a logical structure which serves as a guide for research
can be abstract or concrete
can guide the researcher in determining research ques ons and hypotheses
guides in the study methodological decision ie steps the researcher will take to carry out the
study
independant variable
variable that is changed
the variable that has a presumed effect (cause on the dependant variable
it is either manipulated or not manipulated
Dependant Variable
variable that is affected by the change, the presumed effect (outcome that varies with a change
in the independant variable
it is not manipulated
Clinical ques ons
Posed by consumers of research
First step in evidence informed prac ce
, O*en arise from clinical situa ons
Posed by clinicians interested in making a decision about how to approach a pa ent care issue
Guide the nurse in searching for best available evidence to support prac ce
Research ques ons
Posed by researchers
Key preliminary step in the research process
Provides founda on for research study
Starts with research idea, can be based on prac ce experience appraisal of the literature or
untested theore cal ideas
refined as a researcher determines feasability and significance of topic
Components of a Clinical Ques on
1. Popula on (adolescent
2. Interven on (educa onal interven on
3. Comparison ( standard care or no interven on
4. Outcome ( improved knowledge about diabetes management
5. Time (outcome measured at 3 months a*er the interven on
P.I.C.O.T
The research ques on
A concise, interroga ve statement wri5en in the past tense and including one or more variables
or concepts
Generated from problems that emerge from prac ce, cri cal appraisal, of the literature, interest
in an untested theory, and described in a problem statement. The research ques on iden fies
what is being examined and it determines the research method
Steps in developing a research ques on
define specific topic areas
review the relevant literature
iden fy the poten al significance to nursing
examine the feasability of studying the research ques on
Correla onal
Is X (IV related to Y (DV
Ex: Is there a rela onship between age and pain intensity
Experimental
Updated RATED A+ | 2026
Research Process
Researchers work within a paradigm consistent with their world view
This gives rise to types of ques ons
The research ques ons leads to quan ta ve or qualita ve
Quan ta ve Research
used to explore research ques on or test hypothesis that describe phenomena, test
rela onships, assess group difference, effe veness of interven ons and explaining cause and
effect interac ons among the variables being studied viewed as a series of logically related
steps characterized by careful accoun ng for and control of factors that may infuence research
findings.
Frameworks in Research
provides a logical structure which serves as a guide for research
can be abstract or concrete
can guide the researcher in determining research ques ons and hypotheses
guides in the study methodological decision ie steps the researcher will take to carry out the
study
independant variable
variable that is changed
the variable that has a presumed effect (cause on the dependant variable
it is either manipulated or not manipulated
Dependant Variable
variable that is affected by the change, the presumed effect (outcome that varies with a change
in the independant variable
it is not manipulated
Clinical ques ons
Posed by consumers of research
First step in evidence informed prac ce
, O*en arise from clinical situa ons
Posed by clinicians interested in making a decision about how to approach a pa ent care issue
Guide the nurse in searching for best available evidence to support prac ce
Research ques ons
Posed by researchers
Key preliminary step in the research process
Provides founda on for research study
Starts with research idea, can be based on prac ce experience appraisal of the literature or
untested theore cal ideas
refined as a researcher determines feasability and significance of topic
Components of a Clinical Ques on
1. Popula on (adolescent
2. Interven on (educa onal interven on
3. Comparison ( standard care or no interven on
4. Outcome ( improved knowledge about diabetes management
5. Time (outcome measured at 3 months a*er the interven on
P.I.C.O.T
The research ques on
A concise, interroga ve statement wri5en in the past tense and including one or more variables
or concepts
Generated from problems that emerge from prac ce, cri cal appraisal, of the literature, interest
in an untested theory, and described in a problem statement. The research ques on iden fies
what is being examined and it determines the research method
Steps in developing a research ques on
define specific topic areas
review the relevant literature
iden fy the poten al significance to nursing
examine the feasability of studying the research ques on
Correla onal
Is X (IV related to Y (DV
Ex: Is there a rela onship between age and pain intensity
Experimental
