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Which type of research is concerned with providing accurate descriptions about phenomena?
Which type of research is concerned with providing accurate descriptions about phenomena?
What type of research uses numbers to obtain precise measurements?
What type of research uses numbers to obtain precise measurements?
Which type of research aims to forecast precise relationships between dimensions of phenomena or differences between groups?
Which type of research aims to forecast precise relationships between dimensions of phenomena or differences between groups?
What type of research is aimed at discovering knowledge that will solve a clinical problem?
What type of research is aimed at discovering knowledge that will solve a clinical problem?
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Which type of research is focused on gaining knowledge for the sake of gaining knowledge?
Which type of research is focused on gaining knowledge for the sake of gaining knowledge?
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Which type of research is focused on gaining knowledge for the sake of gaining knowledge?
Which type of research is focused on gaining knowledge for the sake of gaining knowledge?
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What type of research uses words to describe human behaviors?
What type of research uses words to describe human behaviors?
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Which type of research is aimed at discovering knowledge that will solve a clinical problem?
Which type of research is aimed at discovering knowledge that will solve a clinical problem?
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What type of research uses numbers to obtain precise measurements?
What type of research uses numbers to obtain precise measurements?
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Which type of research is concerned with identifying relationships among phenomena?
Which type of research is concerned with identifying relationships among phenomena?
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Study Notes
What is Nursing Research?
- Focuses on improving patient outcomes through quality improvement and evidence-based practice
- Empowers nurses to advance clinical innovation and processes that enhance patient safety and experience
- Concentrates on the environment in which nursing care is delivered and the care and well-being of nurses
Characteristics of Nursing Research
- Involves systematic inquiry to develop, refine, and extend nursing knowledge
- Addresses nursing practice, administration, and education
- Examine problems of specific concern to nurses and the patients, families, and communities they serve
Steps of the Research Process
- Identify the research question
- Conduct a review of the literature
- Identify a theoretical framework
- Select a research design
- Implement the study
- Analyze data
- Draw conclusions
- Disseminate findings
Types of Research
- Can be categorized as descriptive, explanatory, or predictive
- Can be categorized as basic or applied
- Can be categorized as quantitative or qualitative
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Test your knowledge of nursing research and evidence-based practice with this quiz. Explore the importance of systematic inquiry in developing nursing knowledge and improving patient outcomes.
