Module 2- unit 2 Reading Research

What is the main purpose of accessing evidence-based practice for nurses?

To become experts in nursing care

Which type of research focuses on collecting information that is turned into numbers for conclusions?

Quantitative research

What is the key focus of qualitative research?

Analyzing verbatim information

Which of the following is a reliable source for nurses to search for evidence-based practice?

PubMed (MEDLINE) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the research process as outlined in the text?

Ask the clinical question Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of data collection and analysis in research?

Understanding the demographics and frequency of results Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main methods used for qualitative data analysis?

Manual coding and computer-assisted coding Signup and view all the answers

In research, what is a key consideration related to ethical issues?

Respecting the rights of research participants Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of discussing results and conclusions in a research study?

Determining the clinical significance of the findings Signup and view all the answers

What does 'quantitative' data analysis primarily involve?

Use of statistical computer programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the literature review in research?

To describe and/or critique existing literature/knowledge Signup and view all the answers

In quantitative research, what type of data is sought to answer the research question?

Numeric data that can be quantified and measured Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of qualitative research methods?

To seek to understand individual perspectives and experiences through narrative data Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research design involves seeking to understand the perspective of individuals in a specific situation?

Ethnography Signup and view all the answers

What does the sample size and location provide in a research study?

Information about the population under study and how the research was conducted Signup and view all the answers

What methods are used for qualitative data analysis?

Manual coding of words and themes Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical issues are considered in data collection?

Rights of research participants Signup and view all the answers

How is quantitative data analyzed?

Frequency of results Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of nursing responsibilities in evaluating research?

Clinical significance of findings Signup and view all the answers

Which document provides professional standards for nursing research?

College of Nurses of Ontario (2018) Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for evidence-informed decision making as used by nurses?

Research-based nursing practice Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for professional nurses to stay informed about current evidence?

To expand nursing knowledge continuously Signup and view all the answers

What is a key goal of nursing research in relation to quality improvement?

To gauge the quality of care provided Signup and view all the answers

What is an important responsibility of professional nurses, according to CNO Professional Standards?

Seeking and reviewing research in nursing and related disciplines Signup and view all the answers

Why do nurses need to know how to navigate through the research literature?

To use research to inform practice/professional service Signup and view all the answers

What type of data does quantitative research seek to answer?

Numeric data Signup and view all the answers

Which research method seeks to deconstruct and reconstruct data?

Grounded theory Signup and view all the answers

What type of research would use stories, views, and experiences as data?

Ethnography Signup and view all the answers

What does qualitative research seek to understand?

Narrative perspectives Signup and view all the answers

What should researchers provide information about when describing their research?

Sample size and location Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant method of research that focuses on collecting information turned into numbers for conclusions?

Quantitative Research Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sources provides individual patient data and patients’ values, beliefs, and experience?

PubMed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the research literacy step in the research process outlined in the text?

To critique the evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of qualitative research as described in the text?

Interpreting social and contextual information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data collection as mentioned in the text?

$10/2$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of searching PubMed for nurses as stated in the text?

To access scientific evidence in journals Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the basic research process involves asking the clinical question?