NURS 328 Questions and Answers
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Nursing Research began with the famous nurse Ans:
Florence Nightingale
The source of knowledge in most disciplines that is
difficult to challenge is Ans: Tradition
The type of research that involves the systematic
collection and analysis of controlled, numerical
information is known as Ans: Quantitative
The type of research that involves the systematic
collection and analysis of narrative materials is called
Ans: Qualitative
The approach to knowledge that uses systematic,
controlled procedures is known as the Ans: Scientific
Approach
Naturalistic inquiry always takes place in the Ans: Field
Subject is most frequently used in.. Ans: Quantitative
Research
Study Participant is most frequently used in.. Ans: Both
Qualitative and Quantitative Research
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Informant is most frequently used in Ans: Qualitative
Research
Variable is most frequently used in Ans: Quantitative
REsearch
Phenomena is most frequently used in Ans: Qualitative
Research
Construct is most frequently used in Ans: Quantitative
Research
Theory is used in.. Ans: Both Qualitative and Quantitative
Research
Data is used in.. Ans: Both Qualitative and Quantitative
Research
The variable that is an attribute Ans: Either/Both the
independent and the dependent variable
The variable that requires operational definition Ans:
Either/Both the independent and the dependent variable
The Following are all examples of data except:
1-Observations
2-Interviews
3-Literature Reviews
4-Self-Reports Ans: Literature Reviews
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Which of the following ethically questionable techniques
are sometimes used by researchers to enhance the
validity of findings?
1- Deception and covert data collection.
2- Spying and deception.
3- Concealment and avoidance.
4 - Questionnaires and surveys. Ans: :-) Deception and
covert data collection.
The right to self-determination means that prospective
research participants:
1- Should make all decisions about participating without
interference.
2- Should have access to all known information about
their condition before deciding to participate.
3- Should have the right to decide voluntarily whether to
participate in a study.
4- Should spend time reflecting on their current situation
before deciding to participate. Ans: 3- Should have the
right to decide voluntarily whether to participate in a
study.
One guide available to assist researchers in designing
studies that are ethically rigorous is:
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