Nursing Research Methods Quiz
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Which of the following best defines research?

  • A process of gathering data without any specific goal
  • An informal investigation into a topic
  • A random collection of information
  • A systematic inquiry that uses disciplined methods to answer questions or solve problems (correct)

    • What is the purpose of nursing research?

  • To solve administrative problems in nursing
  • To provide education on nursing practices
  • To develop trustworthy evidence about issues of importance to the nursing profession (correct)
  • To promote the nursing profession

    • What determines the choice of research method?

  • The research funding
  • The availability of resources
  • The researcher's personal preference
  • The problem statement and goal of the research (correct)

    • What does research design refer to?

    <p>The researcher's overall plan of how the study will be conducted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does research design include?

    <p>Type of data to be collected, techniques to obtain data, basis for subject choice, sample size determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is NOT a component of research design?

    <p>Respondents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of nursing research?

    <p>To develop trustworthy evidence about issues of importance to the nursing profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the choice of research method?

    <p>The problem statement and goal of the research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of data gathering procedure in research design?

    <p>To collect and record data from the study participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall plan of how a study will be conducted called?

    <p>Research design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Defining Research

    • Research is a systematic and objective process to answer questions and solve problems through the collection and analysis of data.

    Purpose of Nursing Research

    • The purpose of nursing research is to develop and refine nursing practice, improve patient outcomes, and inform healthcare policy.

    Research Method Choice

    • The choice of research method is determined by the research question, study population, and availability of resources.

    Research Design

    • Research design refers to the overall plan and strategy for conducting a study.
    • Research design includes the selection of a research approach, sampling method, data collection procedure, and data analysis plan.

    Components of Research Design

    • Components of research design include the research question, study population, sampling method, data collection procedure, and data analysis plan.

    Non-Component of Research Design

    • A hypothesis is NOT a component of research design.

    Data Gathering Procedure

    • The purpose of a data gathering procedure in research design is to collect data that answers the research question and achieves the study objectives.

    Overall Study Plan

    • The overall plan of how a study will be conducted is called the research design.

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    Test your knowledge on research methods in nursing with this quiz. Learn about the systematic inquiry process and how it applies to the nursing profession. Discover the different methods used in nursing research and their significance.

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