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What are paradigms in research?
What are paradigms in research?
- A narrative description of outcomes
- A general perspective on the complexities of the real world (correct)
- A specific method of data analysis
- A way of structuring a study
Which research tradition is associated with theory testing and measurement?
Which research tradition is associated with theory testing and measurement?
- Quantitative research (correct)
- Qualitative research
- Deductive approach
- Naturalistic tradition
What is the key focus of qualitative research in nursing?
What is the key focus of qualitative research in nursing?
- Standardized data collection
- Statistical analysis
- Numerical measurements
- Theory development (correct)
Which methodological perspective in nursing research involves open-ended questions for data analysis?
Which methodological perspective in nursing research involves open-ended questions for data analysis?
What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative research methods?
What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative research methods?
What type of study design involves comparing the incidence of disease in an exposed group with that of an unexposed group?
What type of study design involves comparing the incidence of disease in an exposed group with that of an unexposed group?
Which type of study design is conducted with a sample at one specific time point?
Which type of study design is conducted with a sample at one specific time point?
What type of study design is useful for studying changes over time and establishing the sequencing of phenomena?
What type of study design is useful for studying changes over time and establishing the sequencing of phenomena?
In which type of study design researchers must decide the number of data points and time intervals between them?
In which type of study design researchers must decide the number of data points and time intervals between them?
Which study design involves comparing gene expression and perceived stress in patients with irritable bowel syndrome?
Which study design involves comparing gene expression and perceived stress in patients with irritable bowel syndrome?
What was the focus of Mc Alpine's (2020) cross-sectional study mentioned in the text?
What was the focus of Mc Alpine's (2020) cross-sectional study mentioned in the text?
What does a score of 16 on an anxiety scale indicate compared to a score of 8?
What does a score of 16 on an anxiety scale indicate compared to a score of 8?
What technique is used to maximize the researcher's control over confounding variables?
What technique is used to maximize the researcher's control over confounding variables?
Which type of variable has only two categories, such as dead or alive?
Which type of variable has only two categories, such as dead or alive?
What is the term used to describe the discrepancy between the actual value and the number used to represent it?
What is the term used to describe the discrepancy between the actual value and the number used to represent it?
What type of data source involves direct observation of people's behaviors and characteristics?
What type of data source involves direct observation of people's behaviors and characteristics?
Which type of qualitative research focuses on the lived experiences of humans?
Which type of qualitative research focuses on the lived experiences of humans?
In quantitative research, what type of variable has categories with a logical order, like pass, merit, or distinction?
In quantitative research, what type of variable has categories with a logical order, like pass, merit, or distinction?
What is the sampling method that involves non-random selection to answer a research question?
What is the sampling method that involves non-random selection to answer a research question?
What does bimodal refer to in the context provided?
What does bimodal refer to in the context provided?
Which technique involves analyzing covariance to control for confounding variables?
Which technique involves analyzing covariance to control for confounding variables?
What type of variable represents equal intervals where the differences have meaning?
What type of variable represents equal intervals where the differences have meaning?
What does ethnographic research primarily aim to understand?
What does ethnographic research primarily aim to understand?
What is the main characteristic of a Non equivalent control group design?
What is the main characteristic of a Non equivalent control group design?
Which design involves collecting data at multiple points before and after an intervention?
Which design involves collecting data at multiple points before and after an intervention?
What is the key feature of a Cohort study (Prospective)?
What is the key feature of a Cohort study (Prospective)?
What type of study investigates predictive risk factors and health outcomes without intervention?
What type of study investigates predictive risk factors and health outcomes without intervention?
In which design is there no control of the independent variable?
In which design is there no control of the independent variable?
What is the distinguishing feature of a Time-series design?
What is the distinguishing feature of a Time-series design?
