Test Bank - Polit and Beck Canadian Essentials of
Nursing Research, 4th Edition (Woo, 2019), Chapter 1-
18 | All Chapters
The questions span all chapters and include fundamental concepts such as
qualitative vs. quantitative research, ethics, sampling, data collection, and
interpretation.
Chapters Overview
1. Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Informed Practice
2. Evidence-Based Practice: Understanding the Basics
3. Key Concepts and Steps in Qualitative and Quantitative Research
4. Research Problems, Questions, and Hypotheses
5. The Literature Review: Developing a Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
6. Ethics in Nursing Research
7. Research Design
8. Quantitative Sampling
9. Data Collection Methods in Quantitative Research
10. Quality of Quantitative Research: Validity and Reliability
11. Qualitative Designs and Approaches
12. Sampling and Data Collection in Qualitative Research
13. Trustworthiness and Integrity in Qualitative Research
14. Mixed Methods and Other Research Types
15. Analyzing Quantitative Data
16. Analyzing Qualitative Data
17. Interpreting Research Findings
18. Critiquing Research Reports and Using Research in Practice
1. Which of the following best defines evidence-based practice (EBP)?
a. Theoretical nursing knowledge
, b. Use of best current evidence in making patient care decisions
c. Decisions based solely on pathophysiology
d. Practice based on tradition
EBP involves integrating the best available evidence with clinical expertise
and patient preferences.
2. What is the primary goal of nursing research?
a. To validate medical practice
b. To teach research methodology
c. To develop knowledge about issues important to the nursing profession
d. To challenge existing theories
Nursing research aims to generate knowledge relevant to nursing practice
and patient care.
3. Which research tradition is most associated with qualitative research?
a. Constructivism
b. Positivism
c. Postpositivism
d. Realism
Constructivism focuses on understanding human experiences and
meanings, central to qualitative research.
4. In a quantitative study, what is the term for the presumed cause of an
effect?
a. Dependent variable
b. Independent variable
c. Control variable
, d. Operational variable
The independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the
dependent variable.
5. Which of the following is a hallmark of qualitative research?
a. Statistical significance
b. Control of variables
c. Emergent design
d. Hypothesis testing
Qualitative designs often evolve during the study based on emerging
findings.
6. Which of the following best defines a research hypothesis?
a. A research problem
b. A prediction of the relationship between variables
c. A summary of previous research
d. A philosophical stance
Hypotheses predict relationships or differences between variables in a
study.
7. What type of variable is "anxiety score on a Likert scale"?
a. Nominal
b. Dichotomous
c. Ordinal
d. Categorical
Likert-type scales reflect an ordinal level of measurement due to ranked
responses.
, 8. The ethical principle of beneficence implies that researchers must:
a. Always gain consent
b. Provide financial benefits
c. Maximize benefits and minimize harm
d. Keep participants anonymous
Beneficence means ensuring participant well-being and reducing potential
harm.
9. Which board reviews and approves research studies involving human
subjects in Canada?
a. Canadian Medical Association
b. Research Ethics Board (REB)
c. Canadian Nursing Association
d. Institutional Research Committee
REB ensures research meets ethical standards and protects participants.
10.What is the main goal of informed consent?
a. Guarantee participation
b. Allow for data publication
c. Protect the research design
d. Ensure voluntary participation with full understanding
Informed consent ensures participants understand the study and agree
voluntarily.
11.In qualitative research, the term "saturation" refers to:
a. Statistical power
b. Repetition of themes
Nursing Research, 4th Edition (Woo, 2019), Chapter 1-
18 | All Chapters
The questions span all chapters and include fundamental concepts such as
qualitative vs. quantitative research, ethics, sampling, data collection, and
interpretation.
Chapters Overview
1. Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Informed Practice
2. Evidence-Based Practice: Understanding the Basics
3. Key Concepts and Steps in Qualitative and Quantitative Research
4. Research Problems, Questions, and Hypotheses
5. The Literature Review: Developing a Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
6. Ethics in Nursing Research
7. Research Design
8. Quantitative Sampling
9. Data Collection Methods in Quantitative Research
10. Quality of Quantitative Research: Validity and Reliability
11. Qualitative Designs and Approaches
12. Sampling and Data Collection in Qualitative Research
13. Trustworthiness and Integrity in Qualitative Research
14. Mixed Methods and Other Research Types
15. Analyzing Quantitative Data
16. Analyzing Qualitative Data
17. Interpreting Research Findings
18. Critiquing Research Reports and Using Research in Practice
1. Which of the following best defines evidence-based practice (EBP)?
a. Theoretical nursing knowledge
, b. Use of best current evidence in making patient care decisions
c. Decisions based solely on pathophysiology
d. Practice based on tradition
EBP involves integrating the best available evidence with clinical expertise
and patient preferences.
2. What is the primary goal of nursing research?
a. To validate medical practice
b. To teach research methodology
c. To develop knowledge about issues important to the nursing profession
d. To challenge existing theories
Nursing research aims to generate knowledge relevant to nursing practice
and patient care.
3. Which research tradition is most associated with qualitative research?
a. Constructivism
b. Positivism
c. Postpositivism
d. Realism
Constructivism focuses on understanding human experiences and
meanings, central to qualitative research.
4. In a quantitative study, what is the term for the presumed cause of an
effect?
a. Dependent variable
b. Independent variable
c. Control variable
, d. Operational variable
The independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the
dependent variable.
5. Which of the following is a hallmark of qualitative research?
a. Statistical significance
b. Control of variables
c. Emergent design
d. Hypothesis testing
Qualitative designs often evolve during the study based on emerging
findings.
6. Which of the following best defines a research hypothesis?
a. A research problem
b. A prediction of the relationship between variables
c. A summary of previous research
d. A philosophical stance
Hypotheses predict relationships or differences between variables in a
study.
7. What type of variable is "anxiety score on a Likert scale"?
a. Nominal
b. Dichotomous
c. Ordinal
d. Categorical
Likert-type scales reflect an ordinal level of measurement due to ranked
responses.
, 8. The ethical principle of beneficence implies that researchers must:
a. Always gain consent
b. Provide financial benefits
c. Maximize benefits and minimize harm
d. Keep participants anonymous
Beneficence means ensuring participant well-being and reducing potential
harm.
9. Which board reviews and approves research studies involving human
subjects in Canada?
a. Canadian Medical Association
b. Research Ethics Board (REB)
c. Canadian Nursing Association
d. Institutional Research Committee
REB ensures research meets ethical standards and protects participants.
10.What is the main goal of informed consent?
a. Guarantee participation
b. Allow for data publication
c. Protect the research design
d. Ensure voluntary participation with full understanding
Informed consent ensures participants understand the study and agree
voluntarily.
11.In qualitative research, the term "saturation" refers to:
a. Statistical power
b. Repetition of themes
