NU 386 Exam Study Guide With
Solution
Does the study have a research question? Hypothesis? - ANSWER No research
question. There is a hypothesis
How were the dependent variables operationalized? - ANSWER Test scores
and satisfaction scores were looked at. The satisfaction test used a rating
scale.
In table 2, which variables are normally distributed based on the reported
statistical findings? - ANSWER Exam 1 and Exam 2
Using your book, what is the level of evidence of the study? - ANSWER Level
2
What are the criteria for the sample? - ANSWER First year nursing
undergraduates at Laval University and had to be registered to the
introduction to the research process during the winter 2009 semester.
What are the most rigorous study designs that can be used to minimize bias
and control for extraneous variables? - ANSWER Randomized Controlled
, Trials
What does the range information provide (in general)? - ANSWER The
difference between the highest and lowest values within a set of numbers
What extraneous variables did the researchers try to control? - ANSWER
Controlled teaching styles and they were evaluated the same.
What is the mean age of the study program control group? - ANSWER
What is the paradigm for the study? - ANSWER
What is the study design? - ANSWER Controlled trial
What is/are the independent variable(s)? - ANSWER The type of teaching;
Blended or In person
What type of sampling plan was used? - ANSWER Stratified randomization;
strategized by age, gender and study program and location of prior studies.
When looking at correlation coefficients what numbers would indicate the
Solution
Does the study have a research question? Hypothesis? - ANSWER No research
question. There is a hypothesis
How were the dependent variables operationalized? - ANSWER Test scores
and satisfaction scores were looked at. The satisfaction test used a rating
scale.
In table 2, which variables are normally distributed based on the reported
statistical findings? - ANSWER Exam 1 and Exam 2
Using your book, what is the level of evidence of the study? - ANSWER Level
2
What are the criteria for the sample? - ANSWER First year nursing
undergraduates at Laval University and had to be registered to the
introduction to the research process during the winter 2009 semester.
What are the most rigorous study designs that can be used to minimize bias
and control for extraneous variables? - ANSWER Randomized Controlled
, Trials
What does the range information provide (in general)? - ANSWER The
difference between the highest and lowest values within a set of numbers
What extraneous variables did the researchers try to control? - ANSWER
Controlled teaching styles and they were evaluated the same.
What is the mean age of the study program control group? - ANSWER
What is the paradigm for the study? - ANSWER
What is the study design? - ANSWER Controlled trial
What is/are the independent variable(s)? - ANSWER The type of teaching;
Blended or In person
What type of sampling plan was used? - ANSWER Stratified randomization;
strategized by age, gender and study program and location of prior studies.
When looking at correlation coefficients what numbers would indicate the
