Description : To obtain the desired data in a study, which of the following types of definition is most essential? a. Theoretical b. Conceptual c. Operational d. Dictionary
Last Answer : c. Operational
Description : Which of the following is NOT source of research problem? a. Experience b. Theories c. Poor knowledge d. Social issues
Last Answer : c. Poor knowledge
Description : Sometimes a comprehensive review of the literature prior to data collection is not recommended by grounded theorists. a. True b. False
Last Answer : a. True
Description : Which of the following statements accurately describes test-retest reliability? a. Measure of consistency of test scores over time b. Measure of consistency of scores obtained from two equivalent halves of ... concept d. Measure of degree of agreement between two or more scorers, judges, or raters
Last Answer : a. Measure of consistency of test scores over time
Description : Which of the following need(s) to be obtained when doing research with children? a. Informed consent from the parent or guardian b. Assent from the child if he or she is capable c. Informed consent from the child d. Both a and b
Last Answer : d. Both a and b
Description : Which of the following is not true? a. Misrepresenting and creating fraudulent data is dishonest b. Misrepresenting data is very easy to detect c. Misrepresenting data can be difficult to detect d. Breaking confidentiality is not a problem
Last Answer : b. Misrepresenting data is very easy to detect
Description : Hypotheses in qualitative research studies usually _____. a. Are very specific and stated prior to beginning the study b. Are often generated as the data are collected, interpreted, and analyzed c. Are never used d. Are always stated after the research study has been completed
Last Answer : b. Are often generated as the data are collected, interpreted, and analyzed
Description : Research participants must give what before they can participate in a study? a. Guidelines b. A commitment c. Informed consent d. Private information
Last Answer : c. Informed consent
Description : Which of the following would usually require the smallest sample size because of its efficiency? a. One stage cluster sampling b. Simple random sampling c. Two stage cluster sampling d. Quota sampling
Last Answer : b. Simple random sampling
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 of the following statements are true? a. The larger the sample size, the greater the sampling error b. The more categories or breakdowns you want to make in your data analysis, the larger ... the larger the sample needed d. As sample size decreases, so does the size of the confidence interval
Last Answer : b. The more categories or breakdowns you want to make in your data analysis, the larger the sample needed
Description : Which of the following is not true about stratified random sampling? a. It involves a random selection process from identified subgroups b. Proportions of groups in the sample must ... subgroup comparisons are to be done d. Proportional stratified random sampling yields a representative sample
Last Answer : D. Make the sample as large as possible
Description : Researchers use both open-ended and closed-ended questions to collect data. Which of the following statements is true? a. Open-ended questions directly provide quantitative data based on the ... own words d. Closed-ended questions directly provide qualitative data in the participants' own words
Last Answer : c. Open-ended questions provide qualitative data in the participant’s own words
Description : Which of the following statements is true of a theory? a. it most simply means “explanation” b. it answers the “how” and “why” questions c. it can be a well developed explanatory system d. all of the above
Last Answer : d. all of the above
Description : Consumers look closely at service quality when comparing competing services because 1. they perceive all services to be essentially the same 2. all services are priced about the same 3. ... the only relevant service characteristic 4. services are very difficult to evaluate 5. none of these
Last Answer : services are very difficult to evaluate
Description : Consumers look closely at service quality when comparing competing services because A)they perceive all services to be essentially the same. B)all services are priced about the same. C)quality is the only relevant service characteristic. D)services are very difficult to evaluate.
Last Answer : D)services are very difficult to evaluate.
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Description : The per capital income of India from 1950 to 1990 is four times. This study is (a) social (b) Factorial (c) Longitudinal (d) horizontal
Last Answer : (c) Longitudinal
Description : A hypothesis that States the nature (positive or negative) of the interaction between two or more variables is called a. Associated Hypothesis b. Casual Hypothesis c. Null Hypothesis d. Directional Hypothesis
Last Answer : d. Directional Hypothesis
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 : Medical experiments conduct on prisoners of war and racially valueless persons is named as; a. Jewish C.D Hospital Study b. Nazi medical experience. c. Tuskegee Syphilis study d. Willow brook Study
Last Answer : b. Nazi medical experience.
Description : Tuskegee Syphilis study was conducted in which of the following year. a. 1930 b. 1940 c. 1932 d. 1942
Last Answer : c. 1932
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 : 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 : _________ is used to describe cultural scenes or the cultural characteristics of a group of people. a. Phenomenology b. Ethnography c. Grounded theory d. Instrumental case study
Last Answer : b. Ethnography
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 : What term refers to the insider's perspective? a. Ethnocentrism b. Emic perspective c. Etic perspective d. Holism
Last Answer : b. Emic perspective
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 : 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 general methodology for developing theory that is based on data systematically gathered and analyzed. a. Theory confirmation b. Grounded theory c. Theory deduction d. phenomenology
Last Answer : b. Grounded theory
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 : The term used to describe suspending preconceptions and learned feelings about a phenomenon is called: a. Axial coding b. Design flexibility c. Bracketing d. Ethnography
Last Answer : c. Bracketing
Description : The primary data analysis approach in ethnography is: a. Open, axial, and selective coding b. Holistic description and search for cultural themes c. Cross-case analysis d. Identifying essences of a phenomenon
Last Answer : b. Holistic description and search for cultural themes
Description : Phenomenology has its disciplinary origins in: a. Philosophy b. Anthropology c. Sociology d. Many disciplines
Last Answer : A
Description : Which of the following refers to use of more than one theoretical position in interpreting data? a. Data Triangulation b. Time Triangulation c. Method Triangulation d. Theory Triangulation
Last Answer : d. Theory Triangulation
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 : Following are the major types of triangulation EXCEPT ONE; a. Data Triangulation b. Time Triangulation c. Method Triangulation d. Theory Triangulation
Last Answer : b. Time Triangulation
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 : 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 : Which of the following is NOT a purpose of descriptive studies? a. To serve as a starting point for hypothesis generation b. To get rigorous control of the variables c. To serve as a starting ... for theory development d. To observe, describe, & document aspects of a situation as it naturally occurs
Last Answer : b. To get rigorous control of the variables
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 : Following are the threats to internal validity Except one; a. Novelty Effect b. History c. Selection d. Maturation
Last Answer : a. Novelty Effect