Description : The strongest evidence for causality comes from which of the following research methods? a. Experimental b. Causal-comparative c. Correlational d. Ethnography
Last Answer : a. Experimental
Description : Which of the following is not one of the 4 major approaches to qualitative research? a. Ethnography b. Phenomenology c. Case study d. Nonexperimental
Last Answer : d. Nonexperimental
Description : Which of the following attempts to understand relationships among phenomena as they naturally occur, without any intervention? a. Ex post facto research b. Experimental research c. Prospective design d. Retrospective design
Last Answer : a. Ex post facto research
Description : All of the following are common characteristics of experimental research except: a. It relies primarily on the collection of numerical data b. It can produce important knowledge about cause and ... uses the deductive scientific method d. It rarely is conducted in a controlled setting or environment
Last Answer : d. It rarely is conducted in a controlled setting or environment
Description : Which approach is the strongest for establishing that a relationship is causal? a. Causal-comparative b. Correlational c. Experimental d. Historical
Last Answer : B
Description : In an experimental research study, the primary goal is to isolate and identify the effect produced by the ____. a. Dependent variable b. Extraneous variable c. Independent variable d. Confounding variable
Last Answer : c. Independent variable
Description : Which of the following is Not type of Quantitative research nursing? a. Ethnography research b. Descriptive research c. Quasi experimental d. Experimental research
Last Answer : a. Ethnography research
Description : ______ research occurs when the researcher manipulates the independent variable. a. causal-comparative research b. experimental research c. ethnography d. correlational research
Last Answer : b. experimental research
Description : Research that is done to understand an event from the past is known as _____? a. Experimental Research b. Historical Research c. Replication d. Archival Research
Last Answer : b. Historical Research
Description : What is the key defining characteristic of experimental research? a. Extraneous variables are never present b. Positive correlation usually exists c. A negative correlation usually exists d. Manipulation of the independent variable
Last Answer : d. Manipulation of the independent variable
Description : Which of the following is focused to examine the end results of care or finding the changes in Patient’s health status? a. Experimental research b. Outcome research c. Quasi experimental research d. Cross sectional research
Last Answer : b. Outcome research
Description : Research hypotheses are ______. a. Formulated prior to a review of the literature b. Statements of predicted relationships between variables c. Stated such that they can be confirmed or refuted d. b and c
Last Answer : d. b and c
Description : The group that does not receive the experimental treatment condition is the ________. a. Experimental group b. Control group c. Treatment group d. Independent group
Last Answer : b. Control group
Description : Which of the following terms best describes data that were originally collected at an earlier time by a different person for a different purpose? a. Primary data b. Secondary data c. Experimental data d. Field notes
Last Answer : b. Secondary data
Description : Which correlation is the strongest? a. +.10 b. -.95 c. +.90 d. - 1.00 (Rational “either strongest positive or strongest negative”)
Last Answer : d. - 1.00 (Rational “either strongest positive or strongest negative”)
Description : Which of the following is a type of criterion–related validity evidence? a. Concurrent evidence b. Predictive evidence c. Internal consistency d. Both a and b are correct answers
Last Answer : d. Both a and b are correct answers
Description : A condition or characteristic that can take on different values or categories is called ___. a. A Constant b. A Variable c. A Cause-and-Effect Relationship d. A Descriptive Relationship
Last Answer : b. A Variable
Description : A researcher studies a Kashmiri group for a six month period to learn all about them so he can write a book about that particular tribe. What type of research will he likely be conducting? a. Ethnography b. Phenomenology c. Grounded theory d. Collective case study
Last Answer : a. Ethnography
Description : The type of qualitative research that describes the culture of a group of people is called; a. Phenomenology b. Grounded theory c. Ethnography d. Case study
Last Answer : c. Ethnography
Description : The nonrandom sampling type that involves selecting a convenience sample from a population with a specific set of characteristics for your research study is called _____. a. Convenience sampling b. Quota sampling c. Purposive sampling d. Snowball sampling
Last Answer : c. Purposive sampling
Description : Sampling in qualitative research is similar to which type of sampling in quantitative research? a. Simple random sampling b. Systematic sampling c. Quota sampling d. Purposive sampling
Last Answer : d. Purposive sampling
Description : The statement of purpose in a research study should: a. Identify the design of the study b. Identify the intent or objective of the study c. Specify the type of people to be used in the study d. Describe the study
Last Answer : b. Identify the intent or objective of the study
Description : The development of a solid foundation of reliable knowledge typically is built from which type of research? a. Basic Research b. Action Research c. Evaluation Research d. Orientation Research
Last Answer : a. Basic Research
Description : Which of the following is Not a type of Qualitative research in nursing? a. Phenomenological research b. Grounded theory c. Cross sectional research d. Historical research
Last Answer : c. Cross sectional research
Description : Which of the following type of research also called as a feasibility study or pilot Study? a. Descriptive b. Exploratory c. Correlational d. Explanatory
Last Answer : b. Exploratory
Description : Which one is refers to how well the particular sample of behaviors used to measure a characteristic reflects the entire domain of behaviors that constitutes that characteristic. a. Construct validity ... b. Criterion-related validity evidence c. Content validity evidence d. Face validity evidence
Last Answer : c. Content validity evidence
Description : Which is the process of gathering evidence supporting inferences based test scores? a. Validation b. Validity c. Reliability d. Prediction
Last Answer : a. Validation
Description : Misinforming the subjects for the research purposes is called as follow? a. Anonymity b. Confidentiality c. Scientific misconduct d. Deception
Last Answer : d. Deception
Description : Which of the following is not an element of the ethical research? a. Protecting subjects rights b. Obtaining informed consent c. Obtaining institutional approval d. Unbalancing the benefits and the risk in the study
Last Answer : d. Unbalancing the benefits and the risk in the study
Description : A hypothesis which states the relationship among three or more variables is called as a. Simple Hypothesis b. Complex Hypothesis c. Research Hypothesis d. Non directional Hypothesis
Last Answer : b. Complex Hypothesis
Description : Which of the following is known as a clear statement of the specific aim or goal of the study a. Research Question b. Research objective c. Research Purpose d. Research Problem
Last Answer : c. Research Purpose
Description : In which qualitative research approach is the primary goal to gain access to individuals’ inner worlds of experience? a. Phenomenology b. Ethnography c. Grounded theory d. Case study
Last Answer : a. Phenomenology
Description : ________ is a study of human consciousness and individuals’ experience of some phenomenon. a. Phenomenology b. Ethnography c. Grounded theory d. Case study research
Description : Which of the following has contributed to the development of many middle range theories of phenomena relevant to nurses? a. Historical research b. Phenomenological Research c. Grounded theory d. Ethnography Research
Last Answer : c. Grounded theory
Description : A research is undertaken to answer questions about causes, effects, or trends relating to past events that may shed light on present behaviors or practices is called as; a. Historical research b. Phenomenological Research c. Grounded theory d. Ethnography Research
Last Answer : a. Historical research
Description : Which of the following is not phase of qualitative research? a. Orientation and overview b. Focused exploration c. Conformation and Closure d. Orientation and closure
Last Answer : a. Orientation and overview
Description : Which of the following focuses on individuals’ interpretation of their experience & the ways in which they express them? a. Historical research b. Phenomenological Research c. Grounded theory d. Ethnography Research
Last Answer : b. Phenomenological Research
Description : Which of the following is usually not a characteristic of qualitative research? a. Design flexibility b. Dynamic systems c. Naturalistic inquiry d. Deductive design
Last Answer : c. Naturalistic inquiry
Description : Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research? a. Design flexibility b. Inductive analysis c. Context sensitivity d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
Description : Which of the following is characteristic of qualitative research? a. Generalization to the population b. Random sampling c. Unique case orientation d. Standardized tests and measures
Last Answer : c. Unique case orientation
Description : The nursing community’s interest in qualitative research began in; a. Late 1910’s b. Late 1930’s c. Late 1950’s d. Late 1970’s
Last Answer : d. Late 1970’s
Description : The degree to which the components of the research reflect the theory, concept, or variable under study is termed as; a. Design Validity b. Threats to Validity c. Internal validity d. External validity
Last Answer : a. Design Validity
Description : When a researcher starts with the dependent variable and moves backwards, it is called. a. Predictive research b. Retrospective research c. Exploratory research d. Descriptive research
Last Answer : b. Retrospective research
Description : If a research finding is statistically significant, then ____. a. The observed result is probably not due to chance b. The observed result cannot possibly be due to chance c. The observed result is probably a chance result d. The null hypothesis of “no relationship” is probably true
Last Answer : a. The observed result is probably not due to chance
Description : Which one of the following research tests hypotheses and theories in order to explain how and why a phenomenon operates as it does? a. Descriptive b. Predictive c. Explanatory d. Exploratory
Last Answer : c. Explanatory
Description : Which of the following designs permits a comparison of pretest scores to determine the initial equivalence of groups on the pretest before the treatment variable is introduced into the research setting. a. ... control group design c. Posttest-only design with nonequivalent groups d. Both b and c
Last Answer : b. Pretest-posttest control group design
Description : Which is not a direct threat to the internal validity of a research design? a. History b. Testing c. Sampling error d. Differential selection
Last Answer : c. Sampling error
Description : Which strategy used to promote qualitative research validity uses multiple research methods to study a phenomenon? a. Data triangulation b. Methods triangulation c. Theory triangulation d. Member checking
Last Answer : b. Methods triangulation
Description : The use of multiple data sources to help understand a phenomenon is one strategy that is used to promote qualitative research validity. Which of the following terms describes this strategy? a. Data matching b. Pattern matching c. Data triangulation d. Data feedback
Last Answer : c. Data triangulation
Description : The process of drawing a sample from a population is known as _________. a. Sampling b. Census c. Survey research d. None of the above
Last Answer : a. Sampling