Research Sub-Problem Unit III Quiz

Which of the following best describes a research question?

In research, hypotheses are usually written in which tense?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a research question?

Research hypotheses are formal statements of expected relationships between:

In a research hypothesis, what do the expected results or outcomes of the study refer to?

Which component of a research problem translates it into a clear explanation or prediction of study outcomes?

When constructing a research question, why is it important to focus on one or two variables?

Research sub-problems are the specific or more concrete sub-parts of the research ______ and purpose.

Components of a Sub-problem include specific ______, relationships among the variables, population to be studied, and setting of the study.

______ is a concise statement that is worded in the Present Tense and usually includes one or two variables.

Research objectives should be clear, concise, expressed in present tense, and focus on only one or two ______.

How is variable X perceived in a ______?

To identify the elements or characteristics of variable X in a specific population is an example of a research ______.

Research designs and sampling procedures are important aspects of planning the research ______.

Is there a relationship between variable X and variable Y in a specific ______?

Research hypotheses are formal statements of expected relationships between ______ variables.

Measurement of variables is crucial for clarifying the major variables to be observed, surveyed, and/or manipulated in conducting a ______.

Hypotheses are expressed as declarative statements written in the ______ Tense.

Research Problem: Recent teaching experiences prompted the investigators to question whether nurses who have been taught physical assessment were using their skills in the ______ setting.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether registered nurses who had been taught cardiopulmonary assessment skills were using these skills in their clinical setting. ______ Sub-problems: Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the parts of the cardiopulmonary examination used on a regular basis by nurses who have been taught physical assessment skills. Question: What are the major obstacles practicing nurses who have been taught physical assessment skills perceive as preventing them from using these skills? Hypothesis: The higher the level of education, the greater the frequency of performance of skills by nurses who have been taught physical assessment skills. Components of A Sub Problem Each sub problem should include: 1- the specific variables to be studied: a.Types of variables (1) Independent (2) Dependent (3) Extraneous (4) Attribute b.Defining variables (1) Conceptual definitions (2) Operational definitions 2-The relationships among these variables 3-The population to be studied and 4-The setting of the study Specific Variables Variables are the qualities, characteristics of persons, things or situations that are studied in research. Variables are concepts defined to help in observation or measurement within a study. The variables in quantitative research are specific in focus converted to numbers. The variable in qualitative research are more abstract and defined more broader and more general terms.

The higher the level of education, the greater the frequency of performance of skills by nurses who have been taught physical assessment skills.

The variable in qualitative research are more abstract and defined more broader and more general terms.

Each sub problem should include the specific variables to be studied: a.Types of variables (1) Independent (2) Dependent (3) Extraneous (4) Attribute b.Defining variables (1) Conceptual definitions (2) Operational definitions

The purpose of this study was to determine the parts of the cardiopulmonary examination used on a regular basis by nurses who have been taught physical assessment skills.

The objective of this study was to evaluate whether registered nurses who had been taught cardiopulmonary assessment skills were using these skills in their clinical setting.