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 : 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 : Research that is done to examine the findings of someone else using the "same variables but different people” is which of the following? a. Exploration b. Hypothesis c. Replication d. Empiricism
Last Answer : c. Replication
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 : 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 : ______ 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 : 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 : 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 type of research provides the strongest evidence about the existence of cause-and-effect relationships? a. Nonexperimental Research b. Experimental Research
Last Answer : b. Experimental Research
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : Sources of researchable problems can include: a. Researchers’ own experiences as educators b. Practical issues that require solutions c. Theory and past research d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
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 : A research plan _____. a. Should be detailed b. Should be given to others for review and comments c. Sets out the rationale for a research study d. All of the above
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 : 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 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 : 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
Description : Ideally, the research participant's identity is not known to the researcher. This is called: a. Anonymity b. Confidentiality c. Deception d. Desensitizing
Last Answer : a. Anonymity
Description : Qualitative research is often exploratory and has all of the following characteristics except: a. It is typically used when a great deal is already known about the topic of interest b. It ... hypotheses and develop theory about phenomena in the world d. It uses the inductive scientific method
Last Answer : a. It is typically used when a great deal is already known about the topic of interest
Description : The process not needed in experimental research is: (A) Observation (B) Manipulation and replication (C) Controlling (D) Reference collection
Last Answer : D
Description : The experimental study is based on: (A) The manipulation of variables (B) Conceptual parameters (C) Replication of research (D) Survey of literature
Last Answer : (A) The manipulation of variables
Description : On the basis of contributions made, all the researches can be classified as Options: A) Fundamental-Applied-Action Research B) Experimental-Historical-Philosophical C) Longitudinal and Cross-sectional D) None of the above
Last Answer : A) Fundamental-Applied-Action Research
Description : According to Mouly, the type of research methods is Options: A) Historical method B) Survey method C) Experimental method D) All the above methods
Last Answer : D) All the above methods
Description : Which one of the following research methods, have the similarity in nature when compared in relation to sample, control and validity of inferences? Options: A) Experimental and Ex Post Faco method B) Historical and Philosophical method C) Survey and Experimental method D) None of the above
Last Answer : B) Historical and Philosophical method
Description : A research intends to explore the effect of possible factors for the organization of effective mid-day meal interventions. Which research method will be most appropriate for this study? (A) Historical method (B) Descriptive survey method (C) Experimental method (D) Ex-post-facto method
Last Answer : (D) Ex-post-facto method
Description : The conclusions/findings of which type of research cannot be generalized to other situations? (A) Causal Comparative Research (B) Historical Research (C) Descriptive Research (D) Experimental Research
Last Answer : (B) Historical Research
Description : Controlled group condition is applied in (A) Survey Research (B) Historical Research (C) Experimental Research (D) Descriptive Research
Last Answer : (C) Experimental Research
Description : Field-work based research is classified as: (A) Empirical (B) Historical (C) Experimental (D) Biographical
Last Answer : (C) Experimental
Description : Research can be classified as : (A) Basic, Applied and Action Research (B) Quantitative and Qualitative Research (C) Philosophical, Historical, Survey and Experimental Research (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: D Classification of Research by Purpose - Basic v/s Applied research - Research and development - Evaluative research Classification of Research by Method - Historical research - Descriptive research - Experimental research
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 not one of the 4 major approaches to qualitative research? a. Ethnography b. Phenomenology c. Case study d. Nonexperimental
Last Answer : d. Nonexperimental
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 : 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 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 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
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