Which relationship diagram below best represents the following hypothesis? “Conventional gauze dressings cause fewer skin changes in wound sites than do hydrocolloid or hydroactive dressings.” a. Gauze dressing skin changes b. Gauze dressing wound site c. Type of dressing skin changes d. Type of dressing wound site ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: […]
The framework and conceptual map for a study: a. are always included in the study report. b. are usually clearly identified in the report. c. often must be inferred by the reader from the text of the report. d. should be referred to only at the end of the study. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C […]
Which of the following represents the most concrete term? a. Concept b. Construct c. Framework d. Variable ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D A variable is more specific than a concept and is measurable. A concept is more abstract than a variable and represents the name for an object or phenomenon of interest. A concept is […]
“Abstract” is defined in research as: a. concrete and specific. b. not well defined and general. c. particular and realistic. d. well defined and precise. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B An abstract idea focuses on more general things. Concrete and specific is the opposite of abstract. An abstract idea focuses on more general things. Particular […]
Conceptual definitions are important to include in a research report because conceptual definitions: a. may differ in their meaning of terms depending on the study framework. b. provide a dictionary definition that can be understood by everyone. c. suggest how to precisely measure the variables of interest. d. tell others how the concept will be […]
Which of the following is true about the relationship between a study framework and the hypotheses? a. Hypotheses are inductively identified within the stated framework. b. If the hypotheses are stated, the researcher does not need to have a framework. c. The hypotheses are not meant to be testable, but the framework is. d. The […]
Which of the following is true about theoretical frameworks used in research? Theories: a. are constructed by people and are tentative in nature. b. offer precise guidance in all situations. c. represent ultimate truth and are congruent with reality. d. represent ultimate truth and are congruent with reality. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Theories are […]
A study framework reflects the: a. blueprint for the study. b. data analysis strategy. c. researcher’s “theory” or idea about the study. d. specific plan for data collection. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C When an idea for a study first emerges, the researcher has a “theory” about what the study outcomes will be and why. […]
Which of the following statements in the critique of a study would indicate to the reader that the study contains information that could assist in implementing new findings into practice? a. “All the references are current and relevant to the topic of interest. The author is to be commended.” b. “Further study is clearly needed […]
Which of the following would help you clearly determine whether a source is primary or secondary? a. Abstract of the article b. Author’s name and affiliation c. List of references d. Title of the article ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A A primary source is desirable, and abstracts provide additional information that can help determine whether […]
