Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods in
Nursing: Key Concepts and Sampling Techniques
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 - ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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This study guide is specifically designed for students preparing for exams related to nursing
research methods, evidence-based practice, and healthcare-related subjects for 2025/2026. It
provides a collection of flashcards, study guides, and key terms that will help you understand
essential concepts in nursing research, including research methodologies, ethical principles,
evidence-informed practice, and more. Each question is accompanied by a detailed answer
and rationale, ensuring you fully grasp the material for exam success. With comprehensive
coverage, this study guide offers everything you need to guarantee a passing grade.
Key Terms:
• Nursing Research: The systematic investigation of nursing practices to improve
healthcare outcomes.
• Evidence-Based Practice: An approach to healthcare that uses the best available
evidence to inform decision-making.
• Research Methods: Techniques used in conducting research, such as qualitative,
quantitative, and mixed methods.
• Ethical Principles: Guidelines that ensure research is conducted in a morally
responsible manner, respecting participants' rights and well-being.
• Research Paradigms: Frameworks used in research to guide the methodology and
approach, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research.
• Quantitative Research: Research that collects numerical data and analyzes it
statistically.
, • Qualitative Research: Research that gathers non-numerical data, focusing on
understanding experiences, behaviors, and perceptions.
• Mixed Methods: A combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Nursing Theories: Conceptual frameworks that guide nursing practice and research.
• Healthcare Quality: The measure of how well healthcare services meet the needs of
patients and improve outcomes.
• Clinical Practice: The application of nursing research findings in real-world healthcare
settings to improve patient care.
• Sampling Techniques: Methods used to select participants or data points for research
studies.
• Research Strategies: Approaches used in gathering and analyzing research data,
including reading strategies and evidence-informed practice.
How will a nurse researcher know that a qualitative sample may be too small?
a. The sample does not match the target population
b. The data shows strong numerical trends
c. The depth of information is low
d. Participants withdraw early
c. The depth of information is low
Which of the following correctly shows the order of elements for a government document
citation?
a. Publisher → Title → Year → URL
b. Title → Year → Author → Report Number
c. Author/Agency → Year → Title → Report number → Publisher/URL
d. URL → Title → Author → Year
c. Author/Agency → Year → Title → Report number → Publisher/URL
How should a source with one author be cited in-text?
a. (French et al., 2020)
b. (French, 2020)
c. (French & Castillo, 2020)
d. (F., 2020)
b. (French, 2020)
, How should a source with two authors be cited?
a. Use only the first author's name
b. Use et al.
c. Use both authors' last names connected by "&"
d. Use the first author's last name and initials
c. Use both authors' last names connected by "&"
How do you cite a source with three or more authors?
a. List all authors the first time
b. List all authors every time they appear
c. List only the first author followed by "et al."
d. Use the first two authors only
c. List only the first author followed by "et al."
How should a group author with an abbreviation be cited the FIRST time?
a. (WHO, n.d.)
b. (World Health Organization, n.d.)
c. (World Health Organization [WHO], n.d.)
d. (World Health Organization et al., n.d.)
c. (World Health Organization [WHO], n.d.)
After the FIRST citation of a group author with an abbreviation, how should subsequent
citations appear?
a. (WHO, n.d.)
b. (World Health Organization, n.d.)
c. (World Health Organization [WHO], n.d.)
d. (W.H.O., n.d.)
a. (WHO, n.d.)
In a qualitative research study, a researcher describes terms and organizes them into
categories that connect with overarching themes. What is this process called?
a. Sampling
b. Data saturation
c. Coding
d. Interpreting
d. Interpreting
Nursing: Key Concepts and Sampling Techniques
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 - ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES | 100% GUARANTEED PASS -
BRAND NEW VERSION
This study guide is specifically designed for students preparing for exams related to nursing
research methods, evidence-based practice, and healthcare-related subjects for 2025/2026. It
provides a collection of flashcards, study guides, and key terms that will help you understand
essential concepts in nursing research, including research methodologies, ethical principles,
evidence-informed practice, and more. Each question is accompanied by a detailed answer
and rationale, ensuring you fully grasp the material for exam success. With comprehensive
coverage, this study guide offers everything you need to guarantee a passing grade.
Key Terms:
• Nursing Research: The systematic investigation of nursing practices to improve
healthcare outcomes.
• Evidence-Based Practice: An approach to healthcare that uses the best available
evidence to inform decision-making.
• Research Methods: Techniques used in conducting research, such as qualitative,
quantitative, and mixed methods.
• Ethical Principles: Guidelines that ensure research is conducted in a morally
responsible manner, respecting participants' rights and well-being.
• Research Paradigms: Frameworks used in research to guide the methodology and
approach, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research.
• Quantitative Research: Research that collects numerical data and analyzes it
statistically.
, • Qualitative Research: Research that gathers non-numerical data, focusing on
understanding experiences, behaviors, and perceptions.
• Mixed Methods: A combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Nursing Theories: Conceptual frameworks that guide nursing practice and research.
• Healthcare Quality: The measure of how well healthcare services meet the needs of
patients and improve outcomes.
• Clinical Practice: The application of nursing research findings in real-world healthcare
settings to improve patient care.
• Sampling Techniques: Methods used to select participants or data points for research
studies.
• Research Strategies: Approaches used in gathering and analyzing research data,
including reading strategies and evidence-informed practice.
How will a nurse researcher know that a qualitative sample may be too small?
a. The sample does not match the target population
b. The data shows strong numerical trends
c. The depth of information is low
d. Participants withdraw early
c. The depth of information is low
Which of the following correctly shows the order of elements for a government document
citation?
a. Publisher → Title → Year → URL
b. Title → Year → Author → Report Number
c. Author/Agency → Year → Title → Report number → Publisher/URL
d. URL → Title → Author → Year
c. Author/Agency → Year → Title → Report number → Publisher/URL
How should a source with one author be cited in-text?
a. (French et al., 2020)
b. (French, 2020)
c. (French & Castillo, 2020)
d. (F., 2020)
b. (French, 2020)
, How should a source with two authors be cited?
a. Use only the first author's name
b. Use et al.
c. Use both authors' last names connected by "&"
d. Use the first author's last name and initials
c. Use both authors' last names connected by "&"
How do you cite a source with three or more authors?
a. List all authors the first time
b. List all authors every time they appear
c. List only the first author followed by "et al."
d. Use the first two authors only
c. List only the first author followed by "et al."
How should a group author with an abbreviation be cited the FIRST time?
a. (WHO, n.d.)
b. (World Health Organization, n.d.)
c. (World Health Organization [WHO], n.d.)
d. (World Health Organization et al., n.d.)
c. (World Health Organization [WHO], n.d.)
After the FIRST citation of a group author with an abbreviation, how should subsequent
citations appear?
a. (WHO, n.d.)
b. (World Health Organization, n.d.)
c. (World Health Organization [WHO], n.d.)
d. (W.H.O., n.d.)
a. (WHO, n.d.)
In a qualitative research study, a researcher describes terms and organizes them into
categories that connect with overarching themes. What is this process called?
a. Sampling
b. Data saturation
c. Coding
d. Interpreting
d. Interpreting
