29 Questions
What are paradigms in research?
A general perspective on the complexities of the real world
Which research tradition is associated with theory testing and measurement?
Quantitative research
What is the key focus of qualitative research in nursing?
Theory development
Which methodological perspective in nursing research involves open-ended questions for data analysis?
Qualitative Inductive
What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative research methods?
Quantitative is theory-driven, while qualitative is data-driven.
What type of study design involves comparing the incidence of disease in an exposed group with that of an unexposed group?
Case-control design
Which type of study design is conducted with a sample at one specific time point?
Cross-sectional design
What type of study design is useful for studying changes over time and establishing the sequencing of phenomena?
Longitudinal design
In which type of study design researchers must decide the number of data points and time intervals between them?
Longitudinal design
Which study design involves comparing gene expression and perceived stress in patients with irritable bowel syndrome?
Case-control design
What was the focus of Mc Alpine's (2020) cross-sectional study mentioned in the text?
Factors associated with micronutrient supplement use by pregnant women
What does a score of 16 on an anxiety scale indicate compared to a score of 8?
The person is twice as anxious
What technique is used to maximize the researcher's control over confounding variables?
Randomization
Which type of variable has only two categories, such as dead or alive?
Binary variable
What is the term used to describe the discrepancy between the actual value and the number used to represent it?
Measurement error
What type of data source involves direct observation of people's behaviors and characteristics?
Observations
Which type of qualitative research focuses on the lived experiences of humans?
Phenomenological research
In quantitative research, what type of variable has categories with a logical order, like pass, merit, or distinction?
Ordinal variable
What is the sampling method that involves non-random selection to answer a research question?
Purposive sampling
What does bimodal refer to in the context provided?
Multiple peaks in a distribution
Which technique involves analyzing covariance to control for confounding variables?
Statistical Control
What type of variable represents equal intervals where the differences have meaning?
Ratio variable
What does ethnographic research primarily aim to understand?
Cultural patterns and lifeways
What is the main characteristic of a Non equivalent control group design?
Involves multiple groups of participants
Which design involves collecting data at multiple points before and after an intervention?
Time-series design
What is the key feature of a Cohort study (Prospective)?
Observing participants over a period of time
What type of study investigates predictive risk factors and health outcomes without intervention?
Cohort study (Prospective)
In which design is there no control of the independent variable?
Descriptive correlational design
What is the distinguishing feature of a Time-series design?
Collecting data at multiple points before and after intervention
Explore the two broad paradigms in research - positivist and naturalistic - within the field of nursing. Learn about different research methods and techniques used to structure a study, gather data, and interpret information.
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