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Which of the following are considered major attributes of evidence according to Giddens? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are considered major attributes of evidence according to Giddens? (Select all that apply)
The positivist paradigm emphasizes inductive reasoning and multiple interpretations of reality.
The positivist paradigm emphasizes inductive reasoning and multiple interpretations of reality.
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Which research design aims to control confounding variables by randomly assigning participants to treatment or control groups? (Choose all that apply)
Which research design aims to control confounding variables by randomly assigning participants to treatment or control groups? (Choose all that apply)
Which of the following are considered threats to internal validity in research? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are considered threats to internal validity in research? (Select all that apply)
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The ______ hypothesis states that there is no relationship between the independent and dependent variables in a study.
The ______ hypothesis states that there is no relationship between the independent and dependent variables in a study.
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Which of the following are considered potential benefits of participating in research? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are considered potential benefits of participating in research? (Select all that apply)
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What are three key criteria to appraise for a systematic review?
What are three key criteria to appraise for a systematic review?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a type of research misconduct?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of research misconduct?
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The Belmont Report established ethical principles to guide research involving human subjects, including respect for persons, justice, and beneficence.
The Belmont Report established ethical principles to guide research involving human subjects, including respect for persons, justice, and beneficence.
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Describe the three core principles of the TCPS (Tri-Council Policy Statement).
Describe the three core principles of the TCPS (Tri-Council Policy Statement).
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Which of the following is NOT a step in the conceptual phase of a quantitative research study?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the conceptual phase of a quantitative research study?
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Match the following research designs with their correct descriptions
Match the following research designs with their correct descriptions
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Study Notes
Nursing Research Paradigms
- Constructivist paradigm corresponds with qualitative research methods
- Inductive reasoning (hypothesis generation)
- Multiple interpretations of reality
- Grounded in real life experiences
- Positivist paradigm corresponds with quantitative research methods
- Deductive reasoning (hypothesis testing)
- Quantifiable objectives
- Looking for truth, eliminating chance
- Controls statistical analysis
- Generalized to the population as a whole due to statistics
Qualitative Research
- Patterns of association or influence, not cause and effect
- Focuses on experiences.
- Poses questions about phenomena that are not easily quantifiable
- Uses information from participants to develop themes
- Ethnography focuses on patterns in social-cultural contexts
- Phenomenology seeks the meaning of lived experiences
- Grounded theory explores social-psychological processes
- Narrative inquiry focuses on stories
Quantitative Research
- Relationship between independent and dependent variables; cause and effect
- Starts with a theory used for deduction
- Experimental: uses intervention and control over external variables
Research Methods
- Quantitative methods include experimental (RCT, controlled trials) and non-experimental (surveys)
- Qualitative methods include grounded theory, phenomenology, and ethnography
- Systematic reviews are a rigorous synthesis of high-quality studies
- Meta-analysis quantitatively integrates results from multiple studies addressing similar research questions
Evidence-Informed Practice
- Utilizes research to make clinical decisions
- Combines clinical expertise and patient preferences
Research Designs
- Experimental: involves manipulation and control over variables; aims to establish causality
- Quasi-experimental: lacks random assignment; less definitive conclusions about causality
- Non-experimental: explores relationships and patterns; no manipulation
- Correlational: examines relationships between variables
- Case-control: compares groups with and without a condition or exposure
- Cohort: follows a group over time to study outcomes
- Cross-sectional: collects data at a single point in time
Validity and Reliability
- Validity refers to the accuracy, and reliability refers to the consistency of a measurement.
- Relevant for both qualitative and quantitative studies and crucial for study quality.
- Various types of validity exist, including internal validity, external validity, construct validity, statistical conclusion validity.
Ethical Considerations
- Informed consent from all participants
- Participant confidentiality
- Protection of vulnerable populations (children, pregnant women, disabled)
- Institutional review board approval is required for research
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Description
Explore the key differences between constructivist and positivist paradigms in nursing research. This quiz highlights qualitative and quantitative methods, focusing on reasoning types, data interpretation, and research objectives. Test your understanding of how these paradigms shape research practices in nursing.
