33 Questions
What is the primary purpose of bio-physiologic measures according to the text?
To measure basic physiological processes
What type of physiologic measurements are performed directly on living organisms?
In vivo measurements
Which of the following is not one of the four criteria of an effective qualitative instrument according to the text?
Validity
What is the term used in the text that is analogous to reliability for qualitative research?
Dependability
Which of the following is an example of a physiologic measurement mentioned in the text?
Oxygen saturation
What is the main characteristic of Purposive Sampling?
Subjects are handpicked based on researcher's knowledge
In Cluster Sampling, the first units drawn are typically:
Large groupings
What is the aim of using Stratified Random Sampling?
To obtain a greater degree of representativeness
Which formula is used in the Slovin method to estimate optimum sample size?
$n = N/1+Ne(desired margin of error)^2$
What is the main characteristic of Systematic Sampling?
Involves selecting every nth case from a list or group
What sample size is recommended for Correlation Studies?
30 subjects
What is the most important factor in determining the feasibility of a research problem?
Accessibility of subjects
Which type of hypothesis specifies the relationship between variables?
Directional alternative hypothesis
What is the purpose of a conceptual framework in nursing research?
To represent the interaction among theoretical and operational concepts
Which type of literature review is used to develop a stronger theory?
Replication of a prior study in a different setting and population
What is the key difference between quantitative and qualitative research designs?
Quantitative uses numerical data while qualitative uses textual and nominal data
Which type of variable has a finite number of values between any two points?
Discrete variable
What is the purpose of a conceptual definition in nursing research?
To define a concept based on a dictionary definition
Which type of hypothesis is used to test for a relationship between variables without specifying the direction?
Non-directional alternative hypothesis
What is the primary purpose of a literature review in nursing research?
To identify research problems and develop research questions/hypotheses
What is the key difference between a conceptual model and a conceptual framework in nursing research?
A conceptual model represents interaction among concepts, while a conceptual framework represents predictive relationships
What is the primary purpose of bracketing in qualitative research?
To avoid holding previous knowledge regarding the phenomenon
Which of the following best describes the target population in research?
The aggregate of cases which the researcher would like to make generalizations
What is the primary concern with sampling bias in research?
It leads to an overrepresentation of certain segments of the population
Which of the following is a characteristic of probability sampling methods?
They allow for estimating each element's probability of being included in the sample
What is the primary advantage of convenience sampling in research?
It provides a readily available or easily accessible group of subjects
What is the purpose of snowball or network sampling in research?
To identify potential subjects when they are difficult to locate
What is the primary purpose of content validity?
To evaluate the degree to which an instrument has an appropriate sample of items for the construct being measured
Which of the following is an example of nominal data?
Hair color
What is the minimum acceptable value for Cronbach's alpha, which measures reliability?
0.7
Which type of validity is concerned with the relationship between an instrument and an external criterion?
Criterion-related validity
What is the primary purpose of external validity?
To assess whether the findings can be generalized to other samples or settings
Which of the following is an example of interval data?
Temperature in degrees Celsius
Test your knowledge on preparing data for analysis, analyzing the data, interpreting results, and disseminating findings, along with sources of research problems and criteria for defining good research problems in the analytical phase of a research project.
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