A nurse reads a research report published in a professional journal. T

A nurse reads a research report published in a professional journal. The nurse notes that a convenience sample was used, and data were gathered from several clinical sites.

Overall the nurse was impressed with the quality and credibility of the study. The nurse demonstrated which critical thinking skill related to reading research reports?
a. Analyzing a research report
b. Highlighting key components of the research report
c. Quickly reading through the report for a broad overview
d. Reading the entire study through carefully to focus on major concepts

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: A
Analyzing a research report involves examining the report for characteristics, such as accuracy, completeness, and logical links, to determine if the findings should be incorporated in practice.
Highlighting key components of the research report is part of comprehending the report.
Quickly reading the report is “skimming” the report.
Reading the entire study through carefully to focus on major concepts describes comprehending a report.