1. Which of the following statements best reflects the current state of qualitative
research in nursing?
A) Sociologists are providing the majority of training for qualitative nursing
researchers.
B) Nursing knowledge obtained by qualitative nursing research has gained credibility.
C) Qualitative nursing researchers are focusing on the analysis of primary studies.
D) The qualifications needed to conduct qualitative nursing research have been clearly
identified.
2. After reviewing the various philosophic viewpoints related to qualitative
research, you would identify which of the following as reflecting Descartes' view
of science?
A) Nature is not independent of thought or reason.
B) Perception means more than just observation.
C) Cause and effect can explain all things.
D) Empiricism is the primary way to gain knowledge.
3. You are preparing an oral class presentation on the different ways of knowing in
nursing and you want to use examples to explain them. Which example would be
most appropriate to use when describing empirical knowing?
A) Using statins to treat high cholesterol levels.
B) Providing care based on individuals' differences.
C) Being aware of one's beliefs when providing care.
D) Integrating right and wrong with values and beliefs in decision making.
4. A group of students is reviewing information about science in the nursing
profession in preparation for a quiz. The students demonstrate understanding of
the information when they identify which of the following statements as
reflecting the ideas of a human science framework?
A) Its approach is very similar to the empirical view of science.
B) It relies on rationality, objectivity, prediction, and control.
C) Reality of a phenomenon is based in its ability to be observed.
D) Subjectivity is a highly valued part of the scientific inquiry.
5. You are planning to use inductive reasoning in your research. Which of the
following would you expect to do?
A) Develop a hypothesis about an individual phenomenon.
B) Collect data using a specific measurement tool.
C) Use the findings to predict the outcome.
D) Begin with details to arrive at a general picture.
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research in nursing?
A) Sociologists are providing the majority of training for qualitative nursing
researchers.
B) Nursing knowledge obtained by qualitative nursing research has gained credibility.
C) Qualitative nursing researchers are focusing on the analysis of primary studies.
D) The qualifications needed to conduct qualitative nursing research have been clearly
identified.
2. After reviewing the various philosophic viewpoints related to qualitative
research, you would identify which of the following as reflecting Descartes' view
of science?
A) Nature is not independent of thought or reason.
B) Perception means more than just observation.
C) Cause and effect can explain all things.
D) Empiricism is the primary way to gain knowledge.
3. You are preparing an oral class presentation on the different ways of knowing in
nursing and you want to use examples to explain them. Which example would be
most appropriate to use when describing empirical knowing?
A) Using statins to treat high cholesterol levels.
B) Providing care based on individuals' differences.
C) Being aware of one's beliefs when providing care.
D) Integrating right and wrong with values and beliefs in decision making.
4. A group of students is reviewing information about science in the nursing
profession in preparation for a quiz. The students demonstrate understanding of
the information when they identify which of the following statements as
reflecting the ideas of a human science framework?
A) Its approach is very similar to the empirical view of science.
B) It relies on rationality, objectivity, prediction, and control.
C) Reality of a phenomenon is based in its ability to be observed.
D) Subjectivity is a highly valued part of the scientific inquiry.
5. You are planning to use inductive reasoning in your research. Which of the
following would you expect to do?
A) Develop a hypothesis about an individual phenomenon.
B) Collect data using a specific measurement tool.
C) Use the findings to predict the outcome.
D) Begin with details to arrive at a general picture.
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