Introduction to Nursing Research

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What is the primary goal of conducting nursing research?

To improve the quality of life of nurses
To document the cost effectiveness of nursing care
To enhance professional practice
To generate knowledge to guide nursing practice (correct)

What is the term for the measurable characteristics of subjects that vary in research?

Variable (correct)
Control
Sampling
Data

What is the purpose of the trial-and-error process in scientific research?

To determine the reasons behind failures or success of a method
To gather empirical data through the senses
To initiate activities that will achieve desired client behavior
To find an effective approach to a problem (correct)

What is the primary source of knowledge in nursing research?

Empirical data (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for using the scientific method in nursing research?

To obtain knowledge that can be generalized to other people and settings (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of clinical nursing research?

To generate knowledge to guide nursing practice (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting research in nursing?

To promote evidence-based nursing practice (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the qualities or properties of persons, things, or situations that change or vary in research?

Variable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the trial-and-error process in scientific research?

To find an effective approach to a problem (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of seeking information through systematic, orderly, and objective methods?

Scientific method (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between nursing research and other forms of research?

The focus on clinical practice (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using tradition as a source of knowledge?

It is based on experience and intuition (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using scientific research in nursing?

It ensures generalizability of findings (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nursing research?

To improve patient outcomes and nursing practice (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of tradition as a source of knowledge?

It is not evidence-based (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary historical context for the development of nursing research?

The scientific revolution (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for conducting nursing research?

To improve patient outcomes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of nursing research?

It is based on scientific methodology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between basic and applied research in nursing?

Basic research focuses on theory development, while applied research focuses on practice (B) Signup and view all the answers