Description : Which of the following is Not a part of research a. Diligent study b. Unsystematic inquiry c. Refine existing knowledge d. Validate the knowledge
Last Answer : b. Unsystematic inquiry
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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 research participants are described in detail in which section of the research plan? a. Introduction b. Method c. Data analysis d. Discussion
Last Answer : b. Method
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 : 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 of the following best describes quantitative research? a. the collection of non-numerical data b. an attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypotheses c. research that is exploratory d. research that attempts to generate a new theory
Last Answer : b. an attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypotheses
Description : Research never occurred, but data reported is an example of? a. Anonymity b. Confidentiality c. Scientific misconduct d. Deception
Last Answer : c. Scientific misconduct
Description : Which of the following formulae is used to determine how many people to include in the original sampling? a. Desired sample size/Desired sample size + 1 b. Proportion likely to respond/ ... size c. Proportion likely to respond/population size d. Desired sample size/Proportion likely to respond
Last Answer : d. Desired sample size/Proportion likely to respond
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 : 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 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 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
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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : In which of the following nonrandom sampling techniques does the researcher ask the research participants to identify other potential research participants? a. Snowball b. Convenience c. Purposive d. Quota
Last Answer : a. Snowball
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 : Following are the elements of research critique EXCEPT ONE; a. Methodological dimensions b. Practical dimensions c. Ethical dimensions d. Interpretive dimensions
Last Answer : b. Practical dimensions
Description : Selection of sample in this study is an important step in doing research. A good sample is: a. One that includes both male and female nurses b. One that shows a balance in the number of ... is representative of the population from which it was selected d. One that can be manipulated and controlled
Last Answer : c. One that is representative of the population from which it was selected
Description : Which of the following is a right of each participant in research? a. Deception b. Utilitarianism c. Freedom to withdraw d. Participants have no rights
Last Answer : c. Freedom to withdraw
Description : A set of principles to guide and assist researchers in deciding which goals are most important and in reconciling conflicting values when conducting research is called ____. a. Research ethics b. Deontological approach c. Utilitarianism d. None of the above
Last Answer : a. Research ethics
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 is not an ethical guideline for conducting research with humans? a. Getting informed consent of the participant b. Telling participants they must continue until the study ... Keeping participants' identity anonymous d. Telling participants they are free to withdraw at any time
Last Answer : b. Telling participants they must continue until the study has been completed
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 : 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 necessary in obtaining informed consent? a. A description of the statistical analyses that will be carried out b. A description of the purpose of the research c. A description ... test instruments d. A list of publications that the researcher has had in the last ten years
Last Answer : b. A description of the purpose of the research