Portage Learning
LANIF · 132 SRUN
★ ★
PN School of Nursing
EST. 2009
FLEXIBLE. AFFORDABLE. ACCREDITED.
NURS 231 — Final Exam — Research & Evidence-Based
Practice
T H E O R I E S , M E T H O D S , & Q UA L I TY C R I T E R I A
INSTITUTION Portage Learning COURSE CODE NURS 231
PROGRAM Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE NURS 231 — Final Exam — TOTAL QUESTIONS 67 Questions
Research & Evidence-Based
Practice
COURSE TITLE Nursing Research FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Questions cover research theories, quantitative and qualitative methods, sampling, validity, and quality
criteria.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ Use these rationales to reinforce key research concepts for evidence-based practice.
, SECTION I — NURSING RESEARCH & EVIDENCE-BASED
Questions 1 – 67
PRACTICE
1. Theories/models in quantitative research include which of the following?
A. Hypothesis testing and theory-based intervention testing
B. Grounded theory, phenomenology, and ethnography
C. Only hypothesis testing
D. Only theory-based intervention testing
CORRECT ANSWER A — Hypothesis testing and theory-based intervention testing
RATIONALE Theories/models in quantitative research include hypothesis testing and theory-
based intervention testing. These approaches use existing theories to generate
hypotheses and develop interventions for empirical testing.
2. Theories/models in qualitative research include which of the following?
A. Hypothesis testing and theory-based intervention testing
B. Grounded theory, phenomenology, and ethnography
C. Only grounded theory
D. Only phenomenology
CORRECT ANSWER B — Grounded theory, phenomenology, and ethnography
RATIONALE Theories/models in qualitative research include grounded theory,
phenomenology, and ethnography. These approaches focus on understanding
human experiences, social processes, and cultural patterns.
,3. What makes a high quality study?
A. Questions that go along with the existing evidence, methods that fit the research
questions, and a conceptual rationale for expected outcomes
B. Using the most complex research methods available
C. Having a large sample size
D. Using only quantitative methods
CORRECT ANSWER A — Questions that go along with the existing evidence, methods that fit
the research questions, and a conceptual rationale for expected outcomes
RATIONALE A high quality study is characterized by questions that go along with the existing
evidence, methods that fit the research questions, and a conceptual rationale for
expected outcomes, including rationale for any hypothesis.
4. What is a theory?
A. A perspective on interrelated phenomena that is less structured than a theory
B. Describes how phenomena are related with logical connections between concepts
C. The conceptual foundation of a study
D. A set of research methods
CORRECT ANSWER B — Describes how phenomena are related with logical connections
between concepts
RATIONALE A theory describes how phenomena are related and involves logical connections
between concepts. A "descriptive theory" explains and thoroughly describes a
phenomenon.
, 5. What is a Conceptual Model?
A. A perspective on interrelated phenomena that is less structured than a theory
B. Describes how phenomena are related with logical connections between concepts
C. The conceptual foundation of a study
D. A set of research methods
CORRECT ANSWER A — A perspective on interrelated phenomena that is less structured than a
theory
RATIONALE A Conceptual Model is a perspective on interrelated phenomena. It is less
structured than a theory and provides a broad framework for understanding
relationships among concepts.
6. What is a framework?
A. A perspective on interrelated phenomena that is less structured than a theory
B. Describes how phenomena are related with logical connections between concepts
C. The conceptual foundation of a study — theoretic or conceptual
D. A set of research methods
CORRECT ANSWER C — The conceptual foundation of a study — theoretic or conceptual
RATIONALE A framework is the conceptual foundation of a study. It can be theoretic or
conceptual and provides the structure that guides the research process.
LANIF · 132 SRUN
★ ★
PN School of Nursing
EST. 2009
FLEXIBLE. AFFORDABLE. ACCREDITED.
NURS 231 — Final Exam — Research & Evidence-Based
Practice
T H E O R I E S , M E T H O D S , & Q UA L I TY C R I T E R I A
INSTITUTION Portage Learning COURSE CODE NURS 231
PROGRAM Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE NURS 231 — Final Exam — TOTAL QUESTIONS 67 Questions
Research & Evidence-Based
Practice
COURSE TITLE Nursing Research FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Questions cover research theories, quantitative and qualitative methods, sampling, validity, and quality
criteria.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ Use these rationales to reinforce key research concepts for evidence-based practice.
, SECTION I — NURSING RESEARCH & EVIDENCE-BASED
Questions 1 – 67
PRACTICE
1. Theories/models in quantitative research include which of the following?
A. Hypothesis testing and theory-based intervention testing
B. Grounded theory, phenomenology, and ethnography
C. Only hypothesis testing
D. Only theory-based intervention testing
CORRECT ANSWER A — Hypothesis testing and theory-based intervention testing
RATIONALE Theories/models in quantitative research include hypothesis testing and theory-
based intervention testing. These approaches use existing theories to generate
hypotheses and develop interventions for empirical testing.
2. Theories/models in qualitative research include which of the following?
A. Hypothesis testing and theory-based intervention testing
B. Grounded theory, phenomenology, and ethnography
C. Only grounded theory
D. Only phenomenology
CORRECT ANSWER B — Grounded theory, phenomenology, and ethnography
RATIONALE Theories/models in qualitative research include grounded theory,
phenomenology, and ethnography. These approaches focus on understanding
human experiences, social processes, and cultural patterns.
,3. What makes a high quality study?
A. Questions that go along with the existing evidence, methods that fit the research
questions, and a conceptual rationale for expected outcomes
B. Using the most complex research methods available
C. Having a large sample size
D. Using only quantitative methods
CORRECT ANSWER A — Questions that go along with the existing evidence, methods that fit
the research questions, and a conceptual rationale for expected outcomes
RATIONALE A high quality study is characterized by questions that go along with the existing
evidence, methods that fit the research questions, and a conceptual rationale for
expected outcomes, including rationale for any hypothesis.
4. What is a theory?
A. A perspective on interrelated phenomena that is less structured than a theory
B. Describes how phenomena are related with logical connections between concepts
C. The conceptual foundation of a study
D. A set of research methods
CORRECT ANSWER B — Describes how phenomena are related with logical connections
between concepts
RATIONALE A theory describes how phenomena are related and involves logical connections
between concepts. A "descriptive theory" explains and thoroughly describes a
phenomenon.
, 5. What is a Conceptual Model?
A. A perspective on interrelated phenomena that is less structured than a theory
B. Describes how phenomena are related with logical connections between concepts
C. The conceptual foundation of a study
D. A set of research methods
CORRECT ANSWER A — A perspective on interrelated phenomena that is less structured than a
theory
RATIONALE A Conceptual Model is a perspective on interrelated phenomena. It is less
structured than a theory and provides a broad framework for understanding
relationships among concepts.
6. What is a framework?
A. A perspective on interrelated phenomena that is less structured than a theory
B. Describes how phenomena are related with logical connections between concepts
C. The conceptual foundation of a study — theoretic or conceptual
D. A set of research methods
CORRECT ANSWER C — The conceptual foundation of a study — theoretic or conceptual
RATIONALE A framework is the conceptual foundation of a study. It can be theoretic or
conceptual and provides the structure that guides the research process.
