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What is an advantage of using open-ended questions in self-reports?
What is the main goal of stratified random sampling?
What is a key criterion for evaluating a sampling plan in quantitative research?
Which statement about large samples is true?
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What information should ideally be included in research reports regarding sampling?
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In what circumstances are structured self-report methods used?
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What is true about nonprobability sampling?
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What is the role of sample size in research validity?
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What are self-reports primarily used for in nursing studies?
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Which method is most likely to yield a higher response rate?
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What is the primary risk associated with using small samples in research?
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Which of the following is a risk associated with closed-ended questions in self-reports?
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What is a characteristic of visual analog scales?
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What is one of the significant advantages of using questionnaires?
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What does the evaluation of self-report methods emphasize?
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What is the main concern regarding the validity of self-reports?
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What advantage do telephone interviews have over other methods for certain populations?
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What is one key benefit of using observational methods in research?
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What is the purpose of using summated rating scales in self-report instruments?
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What common issue can affect the reliability of scales used in research?
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Which scale is known for its ability to gauge the degree of agreement with statements?
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What type of information can observational methods collect regarding patients?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of observational methods?
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What limitation is often encountered when applying Likert scales?
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What is the primary purpose of category systems in observational methods?
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How do exhaustive category systems differ from nonexhaustive category systems?
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Why are biomarkers important in nursing research?
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What does a rating scale in observational methods require observers to do?
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Which of the following correctly describes in vivo measurements?
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What does the monitoring of observers aim to accomplish in observational bias reduction?
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What type of outcomes can nursing interventions impact according to the provided content?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of observational category systems?
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What is interrater reliability primarily concerned with?
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Which of the following best describes internal consistency in measurement?
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What does validity assess in the context of data collection?
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Which type of validity involves ensuring that a measurement works equivalently in different cultures?
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What is a critical factor that can affect data quality in research?
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Which aspect of validity specifically concerns the measure's relevance and appropriateness?
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What can limit patients' ability to provide accurate data in biophysiological assessments?
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Which of the following is a valid aspect of data measurement?
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Study Notes
Sampling
- Random selection guarantees a representative sample
- The risk of not achieving statistical conclusion validity increases when samples are too small
- Large samples are not a guarantee of accuracy
- A large nonprobability sample is better than a small one
- When evaluating sampling plans, consider the sampling strategy, the population, eligibility criteria, sample size, and rationale
- A description of the sample’s key characteristics should be included
Quantitative Data
- Structured data is quantifiable and gathered in a comparable way across participants
- Quantitative researchers aim for objective methods
- Self-report methods such as questionnaires and interviews allow researchers to gather data directly from participants
Self-Reports
- Structured self-report methods require pre-determined questions
- Open-ended questions offer rich information but are harder to analyze
- Open-ended questions can potentially reveal perspectives not accounted for in closed-ended questions
- Researchers may fail to include important responses in closed-ended formats
Advantages & Disadvantages of Self-Report Methods
- Questionnaires - less costly, advantageous for geographically dispersed samples, offer anonymity
- Interviews - higher response rates, feasible for populations unable to complete questionnaires, telephone interviews combine low cost with high response rates
Alternatives to Self-Report Methods
- Vignettes present brief situational descriptions
- Visual analog scales measure subjective experiences on a continuum
- Q-sorts involve participants sorting along specified dimensions
Observational Methods in Research
- Direct observation of behaviors can be an alternative to self-reports
- Observational methods can be used to gather information such as patient's conditions, verbal and nonverbal communication, activities, and environmental conditions
- Observers can focus on specific behaviors or broader defined events
- Observational biases can be minimized through training and monitoring observers
Category Systems
- Category systems are the basis for constructing checklists
- Exhaustive systems require all observed behaviors to be placed into a category for each unit of behavior, while nonexhaustive systems allow for unlisted behaviors
Rating Scales in Observational Methods
- Rating scales require observers to rate phenomena along a continuum
- Interrater reliability is crucial when multiple observers are involved
Biomarkers
- Biomarkers (biophysiological measures) can be used to:
- Explore basic biophysiological processes
- Investigate how nursing actions and interventions can affect physiological outcomes
- Evaluate new medical products or interventions
- Assess the accuracy of biophysiological information
- Examine correlates of physiological functioning
- Both in vivo (within a living organism) and in vitro (outside of a living organism) measurements are used in nursing research
Data Quality
- Training of individuals who collect and record data is a critical component of data quality
- Researchers must create conditions that ensure privacy and foster an open and honest atmosphere
- Measures used to operationalize constructs are paramount to data quality
Measurement
- Measurement involves assigning numbers to reflect the magnitude of an attribute present in a person or object
Validity
- Validity pertains to the degree to which an instrument measures what it claims to measure
- Different aspects of validity include face validity, content validity, criterion validity, and construct validity
- Cross-cultural validity evaluates the effectiveness of translated or culturally adapted measures across cultures
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Test your understanding of sampling methods and quantitative data collection. This quiz covers key concepts such as statistical validity, self-report techniques, and the characteristics of samples. Challenge yourself with questions about structured and unstructured data gathering methods.