CHAPTER 18 TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2025

1. The critique of a quantitative research report should include what? a. Applying the findings in clinical practice b. Summarizing the major steps of the research process c. Constructively evaluating a study for its strengths and weaknesses d. Determining whether the phenomenon studied by participants can be recognized as their own - ANSWER C Feedback A Applying findings in clinical practice is performed after critiquing a study's strengths. B Summarizing the steps of the research process is not equivalent to constructive evaluation. C Research critique is constructive evaluation of a study's strengths and limitations. D Research critique is performed by an objective reviewer, not by participants. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) REF: Page 350 2. Which statement most accurately evaluates a quantitative research study report's scientific merit? a. The sample size was appropriate for the statistical tests used. b. The study had one independent variable and two dependent variables. c. Data described in narrative form within the text could have been more concise in a table. d. The discussion was excessive in length. - ANSWER A Feedback A Describing appropriate use of sample size for pertinent statistical tests is an example of scientific merit. B Explaining the number of variables is not an example of scientific critique. C The critique of narrative display is an example of stylistic comment. D The comment about length of discussion is an example of stylistic critique.