NUR 3405 Quiz #2 Course point+Questions AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The problem statement in a study identifies a(n):
knowledge gap.
Which steps are parts of a qualitative study? (Select all that apply.)
Doing a literature review, Identifying the research problem, Conceptualizing and planning the
study
In which research process step would the researcher utilize a codebook?
Analyzing and interpreting the results
What is a major difference between the quantitative and qualitative research processes?
Quantitative research follows a linear progression while qualitative research follows a non-linear
progression.
During what step of the research process will the researcher establish if the study design
should be quantitative or qualitative?
Develop a detailed plan.
Which of the following is a major step in a qualitative research study?
Gaining entrée into research sites
In quantitative and qualitative research, which of the major steps is common to both
research methods?
, Protecting human subjects
Qualitative research involves a fairly linear process with researchers planning the steps
and following those steps as closely as possible.
FALSE
When planning a qualitative study, a literature review is always done before collecting data
from key informants.
FALSE
In a quantitative study, the method section includes which of the following? (Select all that
apply.)
Sampling plan, Research design, Data analysis methods
A nurse researcher is looking for a research instrument to measure patient satisfaction
after nursing rounds were implemented on the medical-surgical unit. In which section of
the research studies selected by the nurse would she find the study instruments?
Methods
The nurse manager of a mother/baby unit is interested in presenting a qualitative research
article at the next journal club. Which of the following article titles best describe a
qualitative research study?
The Lived Experience of Single Mothers Caring for a Disabled Child"
The discussion section of a research study noted several limitations. These limitations
indicate the study is flawed, and therefore, the results are not meaningful.
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The problem statement in a study identifies a(n):
knowledge gap.
Which steps are parts of a qualitative study? (Select all that apply.)
Doing a literature review, Identifying the research problem, Conceptualizing and planning the
study
In which research process step would the researcher utilize a codebook?
Analyzing and interpreting the results
What is a major difference between the quantitative and qualitative research processes?
Quantitative research follows a linear progression while qualitative research follows a non-linear
progression.
During what step of the research process will the researcher establish if the study design
should be quantitative or qualitative?
Develop a detailed plan.
Which of the following is a major step in a qualitative research study?
Gaining entrée into research sites
In quantitative and qualitative research, which of the major steps is common to both
research methods?
, Protecting human subjects
Qualitative research involves a fairly linear process with researchers planning the steps
and following those steps as closely as possible.
FALSE
When planning a qualitative study, a literature review is always done before collecting data
from key informants.
FALSE
In a quantitative study, the method section includes which of the following? (Select all that
apply.)
Sampling plan, Research design, Data analysis methods
A nurse researcher is looking for a research instrument to measure patient satisfaction
after nursing rounds were implemented on the medical-surgical unit. In which section of
the research studies selected by the nurse would she find the study instruments?
Methods
The nurse manager of a mother/baby unit is interested in presenting a qualitative research
article at the next journal club. Which of the following article titles best describe a
qualitative research study?
The Lived Experience of Single Mothers Caring for a Disabled Child"
The discussion section of a research study noted several limitations. These limitations
indicate the study is flawed, and therefore, the results are not meaningful.
