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What is the primary purpose of a well-formulated research problem?
What is the primary purpose of a well-formulated research problem?
- To guide the entire research work (correct)
- To establish the validity of research instruments
- To evaluate the reliability of data
- To define the specific research area
Which of the following best describes nursing research?
Which of the following best describes nursing research?
- A casual inquiry into nursing issues with no structured methodology
- A scientific process that generates and validates new knowledge impacting nursing practice (correct)
- A process of generating entirely new theories without prior knowledge
- Only focused on clinical practices without contributing to theoretical knowledge
What distinguishes a research topic from a research area?
What distinguishes a research topic from a research area?
- Research topics are broader than research areas.
- Research topics do not relate to the researcher's interests.
- Research areas are more specific than research topics.
- Research topics align with a specific question or problem within a broader interest. (correct)
Which statement accurately captures the concept of validity in research?
Which statement accurately captures the concept of validity in research?
What does reliability in a research instrument primarily ensure?
What does reliability in a research instrument primarily ensure?
Flashcards
Research
Research
A systematic, formal, and precise process used to uncover solutions to problems or understand new facts and relationships.
Nursing Research
Nursing Research
A scientific process that validates existing knowledge, refines it, and generates new knowledge to improve clinical nursing practice.
Research Problem
Research Problem
An area of concern requiring more knowledge for nursing practice, or involving confusing or conflicting conditions.
Reliability
Reliability
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Validity
Validity
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Study Notes
Research Problem
- Research problem is the first step in the research process
- Guides the entire research process
- Well-formulated problems lead to better research results
- Crucial for solving problems precisely
Basic Research Terminology
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Research: Systematic, formal, and precise process to find solutions or discover/interpret new facts
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Nursing research: Scientific process validating/refining existing knowledge & creating new knowledge impacting clinical nursing practice
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Research-based practice: Using research findings to enhance nurses' decision-making & client interactions
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Research area: Researcher's interest/concern, broader than the scope of the topic (e.g., human physiology)
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Research problem: Area of concern with a gap in knowledge or perplexing/conflicting conditions
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Research topics: Specific question/hypothesis to investigate within the research area
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Research statement: Phrase with specific components that clearly defines the study
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Validity: Degree to which an instrument measures what it intends to measure consistently (e.g., pain scale measuring pain, not stress)
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Reliability: Degree of consistency of a measuring instrument; accurately returning the same reading if measuring an unchanging attribute (e.g., a scale giving different readings for the same person)
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Explore the foundational concepts of research in nursing, including the critical role of clearly defined research problems. This quiz covers essential terminology and the significance of systematic inquiry in enhancing clinical practice and decision-making.
