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An investigator's goal is to better understand those soldiers returning from service in a war zone and
what it is like for them to re-integrate into our society. It would be most appropriate for the
investigator to approach this research from a:
A. Quantitative perspective
B. Naturalistic perspective
C. Positivistic perspective
D. Paradigmatic perspective ✔Correct Answer-B
In a published report of a research study the "research problem":
A. Declares what the researcher intends to do
B. Expresses what is known/unknown and answers why the study is needed
C. Is an interrogative statement expressing the relationship between variables
D. Specifies broad outcomes anticipated ✔Correct Answer-B
The overall "goal" of a quantitative research study may be best described as:
A. Subjective verification of what is unknown
B. Using statistics to prove that a relationship exists between variables
C. Bringing before the researcher's eyes insight into a previously unknown area of experience or
knowledge
D. Objective measurement, description, correlation or prediction ✔Correct Answer-D
Which of the following is (are) examples of "secondary" research sources? (Select all that apply):
A. Evidence-based practice guidelines
B. A research report by the original author
C. A pathophysiology textbook
D. A Meta-analysis of multiple studies ✔Correct Answer-A, C, D
A researcher may not hand select persons that they consider most valuable to society to receive a
new experimental cancer drug. All participants enrolled in the study must have an equal chance of
receiving the experimental drug versus a placebo drug. This is an example of upholding the principle
of:
A. Justice
B. Self-determination
C. Respect for human dignity
D. Benefinence ✔Correct Answer-A
Mrs. Jones, a 57 year old woman who is enrolled in a study investigating heart disease in post-
menopausal women decides that the study has become too stressful and she wants to withdraw her
participation. Which of the following statements is true if the research is being conducted in
accordance with the key ethical principles outlined in the Belmont Report?
A. She is obligated to complete the study if she signed a consent
B. If it was not disclosed that the study might be stressful she may withdraw without penalty
C. She is free to exercise her protected right to self-determination