NUR 3165 RESEARCH POST-TEST STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
QUESTIONS 2026/2027
In a quantitative research article, a review of prior research on the problem under study is most
likely to be found in which section?
A) Introduction
B) Method section
C) Results section
D) Discussion - Correct answer ✔✔ A) Introduction
Which of the following is not a standard feature of a true experimental design?
A) An intervention
B) A placebo
C) Randomization
D) Control - Correct answer ✔✔ B) A placebo
studies, researchers strive to ensure that their own preconceived beliefs and opinions do not
influence the emerging data, using which strategy?
A)Constant comparison
B)Participant observation
C)Hermeneutics
D) Bracketing - Correct answer ✔✔ D) Bracketing
the research question "What is the meaning of spirituality to patients in end-of-life care?" is:
a. most likely to be addressed using a quantitative approach
b. most likely to be addressed using qualitative approach
, c. amenable to either a qualitative or a quantitative approach
d. not appropriately worded - Correct answer ✔✔ b. most likely to be addressed using
qualitative approach
When writing a proposal for a research study, the researcher includes a problem statement that
serves to:
a. define the specific focus of a study.
b. describe what is known about the research problem.
c. identify a gap in knowledge needed for practice.
d. indicate the importance of the problem to nursing. - Correct answer ✔✔ c. identify a gap in
knowledge needed for practice.
The research role of the BSN nurse includes:
A. Identifying clinical problems that require investigation, assisting experienced investigators to
gain access to clinical sites, and collecting data
B. Creating a climate in the practice setting that promotes scholarly inquiry, scientific integrity,
and scientific investigation of clinical nursing problems
C. Collaborating with experienced investigators in proposal development, data collection, data
analysis, and interpretation of results
D. Providing leadership in integrating research into practice - Correct answer ✔✔ D. Providing
leadership in integrating research into practice
In a study about childhood obesity, the researcher discusses the concept of overweight in terms
of weight for height measures, body mass index (BMI), body image, self-esteem, and social
norms. When discussing body image, self-esteem, and social norms, the researcher is describing
the:
a.conceptual definition.
b.dependent variable.
c.independent variable.
QUESTIONS 2026/2027
In a quantitative research article, a review of prior research on the problem under study is most
likely to be found in which section?
A) Introduction
B) Method section
C) Results section
D) Discussion - Correct answer ✔✔ A) Introduction
Which of the following is not a standard feature of a true experimental design?
A) An intervention
B) A placebo
C) Randomization
D) Control - Correct answer ✔✔ B) A placebo
studies, researchers strive to ensure that their own preconceived beliefs and opinions do not
influence the emerging data, using which strategy?
A)Constant comparison
B)Participant observation
C)Hermeneutics
D) Bracketing - Correct answer ✔✔ D) Bracketing
the research question "What is the meaning of spirituality to patients in end-of-life care?" is:
a. most likely to be addressed using a quantitative approach
b. most likely to be addressed using qualitative approach
, c. amenable to either a qualitative or a quantitative approach
d. not appropriately worded - Correct answer ✔✔ b. most likely to be addressed using
qualitative approach
When writing a proposal for a research study, the researcher includes a problem statement that
serves to:
a. define the specific focus of a study.
b. describe what is known about the research problem.
c. identify a gap in knowledge needed for practice.
d. indicate the importance of the problem to nursing. - Correct answer ✔✔ c. identify a gap in
knowledge needed for practice.
The research role of the BSN nurse includes:
A. Identifying clinical problems that require investigation, assisting experienced investigators to
gain access to clinical sites, and collecting data
B. Creating a climate in the practice setting that promotes scholarly inquiry, scientific integrity,
and scientific investigation of clinical nursing problems
C. Collaborating with experienced investigators in proposal development, data collection, data
analysis, and interpretation of results
D. Providing leadership in integrating research into practice - Correct answer ✔✔ D. Providing
leadership in integrating research into practice
In a study about childhood obesity, the researcher discusses the concept of overweight in terms
of weight for height measures, body mass index (BMI), body image, self-esteem, and social
norms. When discussing body image, self-esteem, and social norms, the researcher is describing
the:
a.conceptual definition.
b.dependent variable.
c.independent variable.
