18 Questions
What is the primary goal of nursing research?
To enhance nursing practice, education, and administration
Which type of research design involves the manipulation of variables and the measurement of their effect?
Experimental design
What is the primary characteristic of quantitative research?
Emphasis on collecting and analyzing numerical data
What is the main purpose of a feasibility study?
To determine the practicality of a larger study
What type of research methodology involves the use of different methods for data collection and analysis?
Mixed-methods research
What is the primary focus of correlational research design?
Identifying associations between variables
What is the primary concern in categorizing research studies based on time?
Time dimension
Which research design involves collecting data at a single point in time?
Cross-sectional design
What is the primary purpose of a descriptive research design?
To describe the prevailing conditions of events or people
Which research design involves manipulating the independent variable?
Experimental design
What is the main advantage of cross-sectional research design?
It is easier and more convenient to carry out
Which research design examines changes in the same subjects over an extended period?
Longitudinal design
What is the primary function of a research design in a research project?
To control who and what are to be studied
Which type of research design is used to study the same group of participants over a long period of time?
Longitudinal design
What is the main difference between a cross-sectional design and a longitudinal design?
The duration of the study
Which type of research design is used to study cause-and-effect relationships between variables?
Experimental design
What is the primary goal of a research design?
To test the research hypothesis
What is the relationship between research design and methodology?
Research design is a part of methodology
Test your knowledge on different types of research design, including cross-sectional, longitudinal, and experimental designs. Learn how each design deals with the time dimension in research.
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