NUR 914 Midterm - Module One Test With Complete Solution

NUR 914 Midterm - Module One Test
With Complete Solution

Quantitative research methods involve the use of statistics and data to do
what? (5) - ANSWER explore data

generate hypotheses (new research)

test hypotheses

test or refine theories

predict outcomes (e.g. death, disease development)




What does the introduction do in a research article? - ANSWER high level
overview of the problems and aims of the paper




What does the methods section of a research article do? - ANSWER detailed
description of research methods like study design, measurement, outcomes




What does the results section of a research article do? - ANSWER gives
detailed description of the study findings (descriptive and inferential
statistics)




What does the discussion section of a research article do? (4) - ANSWER

, overview of study findings

relevance to prior research and clinical practice

strengths and limitations

conclusion




What are variables? - ANSWER factors that vary between patients, location,
time or context




Variables can be either ___ or ____ - ANSWER independent

dependent




What are independent variables? (IV) - ANSWER factors we believe influence
an outcome; also known as predictors




What are dependent variables (DV)? - ANSWER results or effects caused by
changes in the IV; also known as outcomes




Example of IV and DV? - ANSWER IV: CHF -> DV: QOL




What are categorical variables? - ANSWER variables made up of categories