Which of the following is true about qualitative research?
A. Categories are established for analysis purposes.
B. Data are usually collected in a laboratory setting.
C. Focus is on studying the "whole.
D. Intuition and abstraction are suppressed. Correct Answer-C. Focus is
on studying the "whole.
Data for qualitative studies are
A. Based on words rather than numbers.
B. Easy and straightforward to interpret
C. Gathered quickly from large numbers of people.
D. Precisely analyzed on a computer Correct Answer-A. Based on words
rather than numbers.
A critical appraisal should be a(n)
A. Analysis of a study's internal validity problems.
B. Balanced appraisal of a study's strengths and weaknesses.
C. Criticism of the researcher's faulty decisions.
D. Inventory of problems in the study. Correct Answer-B. Balanced
appraisal of a study's strengths and weaknesses.
,A researcher is critiquing the published study of another researcher.
Which of the following questions is not an appropriate question to ask
when examining the study?
A. Can the study be replicated by other researchers?
B. Did the researchers use sound methodology?
C. Was the research problem significant?
D. What preparation did the researcher have to conduct the study?
Correct Answer-D. What preparation did the researcher have to conduct
the study?
A researcher who does not disclose that a portion of the data from the
original study sample was not used in the final data analysis could be
accused of
A. Infidelity
B. lack of scientific objectivity
C. Plagiarism
D. Scientific misconduct Correct Answer-D. Scientific misconduct
A nurse researcher is conducting an outcomes research study and would
like to focus on patient care. Which outcome would be most valuable to
examine?
A. Assessment
B. Care planning
C. Interventions
D. Evaluation Correct Answer-D. Evaluation
,Quantitative and qualitative research approaches are particularly useful
in nursing because they:
A. Are easy to implement
B. Are process oriented
C. Provide different views
D. Require few resources Correct Answer-C. Provide different views
Dr. Davis's research focuses on lung cancer disparities among
underserved populations.
A. True
B. False
C. Not enough information to determine the answer Correct Answer-B.
False
In a study of patients experiencing arthritis, the researcher used real
names in the field notes. Which human right was violated?
A. Fair treatment
B. Privacy
C. Protection from discomfort
D. Self-Determination Correct Answer-B. Privacy
To critique a study, one must:
A. Be an experienced researcher and thoroughly understand the research
process
, B. Be doctorally prepared and have received a certificate to critique
C. Have received some education regarding research and the research
process
D. Hold a master's degree and have conducted at least one study Correct
Answer-C. Have received some education regarding research and the
research process
What is an important characteristic of variables?
A. It is measurable
B. It is constant from one instance to another
C. It is broad and encompasses several ideas
D. It is less specific than a concept Correct Answer-A. It is measurable
ch.1 The nurse researcher is explaining the key differences between
research and evidence-based practice (EBP) to a new nurse researcher.
Which statement best describes the relationship between research and
practice?
a. "Research involves searching and testing available knowledge and
EPB involves finding the best evidence to implement into practice."
b. "Research is required to meet accrediting agencies requirements for
continuing practice."
c. "Evidence-based practice is based on experience and research is based
on facts."
d. "Protocols for practice are derived from research." Correct Answer-a.
"Research involves searching and testing available knowledge and EPB
involves finding the best evidence to implement into practice."