Nursing Research Fundamentals

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What is the primary objective of conducting nursing research?

To compare the outcomes of different nursing interventions

To evaluate the effectiveness of traditional nursing practices

To educate nurses about the importance of research

To generate knowledge that can improve nursing practice (correct)

What type of research is focused on answering practical problems or questions?

Applied Research (correct)

Mixed Method Research

Basic Research

Qualitative Research

What is the term for the process of selecting a portion of the population to study?

Data Analysis

Research Design

Data Collection

Sampling (correct)

What is the purpose of a literature review in the research process?

To identify gaps in current knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a statement that predicts the expected outcomes of a study?

Hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of interpreting the results of a study?

Interpreting the Results Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the variables that are being studied in a research study?

Variables Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of evaluating the quality of a research study?

Determining Validity and Reliability Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the initial step in the research process, where a problem or issue is identified?

Selecting and Defining the Problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of scientific research in nursing?

To generate knowledge and test hypotheses Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a mixed method research design?

It allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the research phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of reviewing the literature in the research process?

To identify gaps in current knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of identifying the components of a research problem?

Problem statement Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a theoretical framework in the research process?

To guide the development of a research question Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of collecting data in a research study?

Data collection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of formulating a research question?

To guide the development of a hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the variables that are not being studied in a research study?

Extraneous variables Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the dissemination phase of the research process?

To share the findings with the research community Signup and view all the answers