Significance of research in nursing, research process- Purposes, objectives and steps of research approach and design – types, methods, advantages and disadvantages
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What is the primary significance of nursing research for clinical practice?
[a] To help nurses get published in academic journals.
[b] To provide a scientific basis for nursing actions and decisions (Evidence-Based Practice).
[c] To fulfill requirements for hospital accreditation.
[d] To test new medications for pharmaceutical companies.
The very first step in the research process is to:
[a] Collect data.
[b] Select a research design.
[c] Identify a researchable problem.
[d] Analyze the findings.
A study that measures the effect of a new dressing on wound healing rates by measuring wound size in centimeters is an example of which research approach?
[a] Quantitative research.
[b] Qualitative research.
[c] Historical research.
[d] Case study research.
Which research design is considered the "gold standard" for testing the effectiveness of a clinical intervention?
[a] A descriptive survey.
[b] A quasi-experimental design.
[c] A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT).
[d] A correlational study.
What is the primary purpose of conducting a literature review before starting a study?
[a] To find other researchers to collaborate with.
[b] To make the final research paper longer.
[c] To understand what is already known about the topic and identify gaps in knowledge.
[d] To choose the statistical tests that will be used.
A nurse researcher wants to understand the "lived experience" of patients undergoing chemotherapy. This type of study would use which research approach?
[a] Quantitative research.
[b] Qualitative research.
[c] Experimental research.
[d] A survey.
Which of the following is a key role for a staff nurse in the research process?
[a] Designing and funding the entire research study.
[b] Identifying clinical problems that need investigation and safeguarding patients' rights.
[c] Performing complex statistical analysis of the data.
[d] Writing the final research report for publication.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) involves integrating the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and:
[a] Hospital administration preferences.
[b] The nurse's personal opinions.
[c] Patient values and preferences.
[d] The cost of the intervention.
A testable statement that predicts the relationship between two or more variables is known as a:
[a] Research problem.
[b] Research objective.
[c] Hypothesis.
[d] Literature review.
Which of the following methods is most commonly used to collect data in a qualitative study?
[a] Administering a structured questionnaire with yes/no answers.
[b] Conducting in-depth interviews.
[c] Measuring vital signs and laboratory values.
[d] Using a Likert scale to rate pain.
What is a major advantage of using a survey as a research method?
[a] It provides a deep understanding of an individual's experience.
[b] It can prove that one variable causes another.
[c] It can collect a large amount of data from many people relatively easily.
[d] It eliminates all potential for bias.
The specific, measurable goals that the researcher aims to achieve in a study are called the:
[a] Research design.
[b] Research objectives.
[c] Research problem.
[d] Research hypothesis.
In an experimental study, the group of participants that does NOT receive the experimental treatment or intervention is called the:
[a] Experimental group.
[b] Sample group.
[c] Target population.
[d] Control group.
A study design that tests an intervention but lacks random assignment to the treatment or control groups is known as:
[a] A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT).
[b] A quasi-experimental design.
[c] A descriptive design.
[d] A phenomenological study.
What is a significant disadvantage of a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)?
[a] It cannot be used to determine cause-and-effect relationships.
[b] It is quick and easy to conduct.
[c] It can be expensive, time-consuming, and may have ethical constraints.
[d] The findings are not generalizable to other populations.
The final step of the research process involves:
[a] Formulating a hypothesis.
[b] Selecting the sample.
[c] Communicating and disseminating the findings.
[d] Obtaining informed consent.
Qualitative research is primarily concerned with generating which type of data?
[a] Statistical and numerical data.
[b] Narrative data in the form of words, themes, and descriptions.
[c] Physiological measurements.
[d] Data that can be plotted on a graph.
The process of ensuring that potential research participants understand the study and voluntarily agree to participate is called:
[a] Data analysis.
[b] Random assignment.
[c] Informed consent.
[d] Peer review.
A study that examines the relationship between nurses' stress levels and their job satisfaction without manipulating any variables is an example of a:
[a] Experimental study.
[b] Qualitative study.
[c] Correlational study.
[d] Case study.
A research design that focuses on understanding the culture of a particular group of people (e.g., nurses on a specific hospital unit) is known as:
[a] Phenomenology.
[b] A case study.
[c] Ethnography.
[d] Grounded theory.
The "P" in the PICO format for framing a clinical question stands for:
[a] Procedure.
[b] Protocol.
[c] Patient, Population, or Problem.
[d] Principal Investigator.
A key difference between quantitative and qualitative research is that quantitative research:
[a] Is always conducted in a laboratory.
[b] Seeks to test hypotheses and establish cause-and-effect.
[c] Uses words and themes as its primary data.
[d] Does not require ethical approval.
A research approach that uses both quantitative and qualitative methods is called:
[a] Experimental research.
[b] Quasi-experimental research.
[c] Correlational research.
[d] Mixed-methods research.
The subset of the population that is selected to participate in a research study is known as the:
[a] Control group.
[b] Sample.
[c] Variable.
[d] Setting.
A qualitative research design that seeks to understand the meaning of a human experience, such as hope or grief, is:
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