Nature of Research and Research Methods
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What are the main purposes of nursing research according to the passage?

The main purposes of nursing research according to the passage are: to describe, to explain factors, to predict, to control, and to initiate to promote desired client behavior.

What is the main purpose and methodology of action research according to the passage?

The main purpose of action research is to examine specific questions, issues or phenomena through observation and reflection, and deliberate intervention to improve practice. It combines action and research to achieve this.

What is the key difference between laboratory research and field research according to the passage?

The key difference is that laboratory research is conducted in a simulated environment where variables can be manipulated, while field research is conducted in the natural environment where factors cannot be as easily controlled.

What is the difference between basic (pure) research and applied research according to the passage?

<p>Basic (pure) research is experimental and theoretical work undertaken to acquire new knowledge without looking for long-term benefits other than the advancement of knowledge. Applied research is research undertaken to solve practical problems rather than to acquire knowledge for knowledge's sake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of research according to the text?

<p>Systematic inquiry that uses disciplined methods to answer questions or solve problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage argue that nursing research is essential for the nursing profession?

<p>The passage argues that nursing research is essential for the nursing profession for three key reasons: 1) for validation as a profession, 2) for providing a scientific basis for practice, and 3) for ensuring accountability of the profession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use recent citations (5 years or less) in a literature review?

<p>Because the results of research at a given time might not be applicable after 5 or 10 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between evidence-based practice and a practice that is used by professionals generation after generation?

<p>Evidence-based practice is a practice that has documented evidence of its effectiveness and efficiency, while a practice used by professionals generation after generation has not been formally tested and documented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the nursing process defined by Orlando differ from the Nursing Process enhanced by Weidenbach?

<p>The Nursing Process defined by Orlando is a nursing process, while the one enhanced by Weidenbach is a disciplined manner of caring for a patient, not just an automatic process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main goals of nursing research according to the text?

<p>The main goals of nursing research are to develop, refine, and expand the body of knowledge to guide nursing practice and improve the health and quality of life of nurses' clients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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