NGR 6101
Theory & Research for Nursing
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which research design is most appropriate for studying the
effectiveness of a new nursing intervention?
- A. Cross-sectional study
- B. Randomized controlled trial (RCT)
- C. Case-control study
- D. Cohort study
- ANS: B. Randomized controlled trial (RCT)
- Rationale: An RCT is the gold standard for evaluating the
effectiveness of interventions due to its ability to minimize bias
and establish causality.
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,2. What is the primary purpose of a literature review in a
research study?
- A. To collect data
- B. To identify gaps in existing knowledge
- C. To analyze statistical data
- D. To develop a theoretical framework
- ANS: B. To identify gaps in existing knowledge
- Rationale: A literature review helps researchers understand
the current state of knowledge on a topic and identify areas that
require further investigation.
3. Which of the following is a key characteristic of qualitative
research?
- A. Use of numerical data
- B. Focus on generalizability
- C. Emphasis on context and meaning
- D. Use of large sample sizes
- ANS: C. Emphasis on context and meaning
- Rationale: Qualitative research focuses on understanding
the context and meaning of human experiences, often using
smaller, non-random samples.
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, Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The __________ is a measure of the consistency of a research
instrument.
- ANS: reliability
- Rationale: Reliability refers to the consistency and stability
of the results obtained from a research instrument over time.
5. __________ is the process of ensuring that a research study
adheres to ethical standards.
- ANS: Ethical review
- Rationale: An ethical review ensures that a research study is
conducted in a manner that protects the rights and well-being of
participants.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: A hypothesis is a statement that can be tested
through research.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: A hypothesis is a testable statement that predicts
the relationship between variables in a research study.
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, 7. True or False: Informed consent is not necessary for
observational studies.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Informed consent is necessary for all types of
research studies, including observational studies, to ensure that
participants are aware of the study's purpose and procedures.
Multiple Response Questions
8. Which of the following are common data collection methods
in qualitative research? (Select all that apply)
- A. Surveys
- B. Interviews
- C. Focus groups
- D. Experiments
- ANS: B. Interviews, C. Focus groups
- Rationale: Common data collection methods in qualitative
research include interviews and focus groups, while surveys and
experiments are more commonly used in quantitative research.
9. Which of the following are components of a research
proposal? (Select all that apply)
- A. Introduction
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Theory & Research for Nursing
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which research design is most appropriate for studying the
effectiveness of a new nursing intervention?
- A. Cross-sectional study
- B. Randomized controlled trial (RCT)
- C. Case-control study
- D. Cohort study
- ANS: B. Randomized controlled trial (RCT)
- Rationale: An RCT is the gold standard for evaluating the
effectiveness of interventions due to its ability to minimize bias
and establish causality.
©2024/2025
,2. What is the primary purpose of a literature review in a
research study?
- A. To collect data
- B. To identify gaps in existing knowledge
- C. To analyze statistical data
- D. To develop a theoretical framework
- ANS: B. To identify gaps in existing knowledge
- Rationale: A literature review helps researchers understand
the current state of knowledge on a topic and identify areas that
require further investigation.
3. Which of the following is a key characteristic of qualitative
research?
- A. Use of numerical data
- B. Focus on generalizability
- C. Emphasis on context and meaning
- D. Use of large sample sizes
- ANS: C. Emphasis on context and meaning
- Rationale: Qualitative research focuses on understanding
the context and meaning of human experiences, often using
smaller, non-random samples.
©2024/2025
, Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The __________ is a measure of the consistency of a research
instrument.
- ANS: reliability
- Rationale: Reliability refers to the consistency and stability
of the results obtained from a research instrument over time.
5. __________ is the process of ensuring that a research study
adheres to ethical standards.
- ANS: Ethical review
- Rationale: An ethical review ensures that a research study is
conducted in a manner that protects the rights and well-being of
participants.
True/False Questions
6. True or False: A hypothesis is a statement that can be tested
through research.
- ANS: True
- Rationale: A hypothesis is a testable statement that predicts
the relationship between variables in a research study.
©2024/2025
, 7. True or False: Informed consent is not necessary for
observational studies.
- ANS: False
- Rationale: Informed consent is necessary for all types of
research studies, including observational studies, to ensure that
participants are aware of the study's purpose and procedures.
Multiple Response Questions
8. Which of the following are common data collection methods
in qualitative research? (Select all that apply)
- A. Surveys
- B. Interviews
- C. Focus groups
- D. Experiments
- ANS: B. Interviews, C. Focus groups
- Rationale: Common data collection methods in qualitative
research include interviews and focus groups, while surveys and
experiments are more commonly used in quantitative research.
9. Which of the following are components of a research
proposal? (Select all that apply)
- A. Introduction
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