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NURSING RESEARCH STUDY GUIDE 2026
ACTUAL EXAM SOLVED 100% CORRECT
◉ research purpose. Answer: A short statement, frequently single a
single sentence
◉ research proposal. Answer: Purpose statement is couched in the
present tense.
The purpose of the statement is to investigate.
◉ research report. Answer: Is in the past tense
Indicates the variable principal variables and setting, identifies the
population and hints at both methodology and design of the study
◉ Quantitative Purpose Statement. Answer: Focuses on identification
and description of variables, examination of relationships among
variables or determination of the effects of interventions.
◉ Qualitative purpose statement. Answer: Focuses on exploring a
phenomenon, such as major depression as it is experienced by pregnant
women; developing theories to describe and manage clinical situations
, Examining the health practices of certain cultures; and describing health-
related issues, event,and situations.
◉ mixed methods research. Answer: uses both quantitative and
qualitative techniques, in an effort to build convincing claims about the
relationships between attributes and outcomes
◉ outcomes research. Answer: Similar to those found in quantitative
research and usually focus on safety quality and cost outcomes for
patients, providers and healthcare agencies. Includes and introduction to
the types of research methodologies.
◉ Sources for generating meaningful research. Answer: Clinical
practices situations
Professional literature in one's area of expertise
Review of research literature
Collaboration with faculty and nurse researchers
Research priorities identified by funding agencies and specialty groups
◉ Replication. Answer: repeating the essence of a research study,
usually with different participants in different situations, to see whether
the basic finding extends to other participants and circumstances
NURSING RESEARCH STUDY GUIDE 2026
ACTUAL EXAM SOLVED 100% CORRECT
◉ research purpose. Answer: A short statement, frequently single a
single sentence
◉ research proposal. Answer: Purpose statement is couched in the
present tense.
The purpose of the statement is to investigate.
◉ research report. Answer: Is in the past tense
Indicates the variable principal variables and setting, identifies the
population and hints at both methodology and design of the study
◉ Quantitative Purpose Statement. Answer: Focuses on identification
and description of variables, examination of relationships among
variables or determination of the effects of interventions.
◉ Qualitative purpose statement. Answer: Focuses on exploring a
phenomenon, such as major depression as it is experienced by pregnant
women; developing theories to describe and manage clinical situations
, Examining the health practices of certain cultures; and describing health-
related issues, event,and situations.
◉ mixed methods research. Answer: uses both quantitative and
qualitative techniques, in an effort to build convincing claims about the
relationships between attributes and outcomes
◉ outcomes research. Answer: Similar to those found in quantitative
research and usually focus on safety quality and cost outcomes for
patients, providers and healthcare agencies. Includes and introduction to
the types of research methodologies.
◉ Sources for generating meaningful research. Answer: Clinical
practices situations
Professional literature in one's area of expertise
Review of research literature
Collaboration with faculty and nurse researchers
Research priorities identified by funding agencies and specialty groups
◉ Replication. Answer: repeating the essence of a research study,
usually with different participants in different situations, to see whether
the basic finding extends to other participants and circumstances
