If a researcher used an instrument to measure happiness and reports that in the past it has been used to determine degree of hardiness, what would a critique of the study focus on regarding this choice? a. The validity of the research tool is in question. b. The population is not adequately represented by the […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
How does a study framework differ from a theory? A framework: a. can be conveyed through a diagram or map, whereas a theory can not. b. is a testable theory used by the researcher. c. is used in applied research, and a theory is used in basic research. d. needs more explanation than a theory. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
When critiquing a research report, what would not be needed in the description of the sample to determine the validity of the sample? The a. population it was representing b. number of subjects c. way the sample was chosen d. mean age of the sample ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D The mean age might be […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
In critiquing a research study, what would indicate that the researcher minimized the limitations of the study? The a. connection among the concepts was made clear in the report. b. findings were generalized beyond the scope of the study. c. sample for the study was drawn from a convenient group of patients from nearby facilities. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A researcher describes a study as a descriptive study. Which of the following would typically be part of the research methodology for the study? a. Finding a representative sample b. Describing a causal effect between the variables c. Identifying the control group d. Planning the intervention ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A A representative sample is […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which journal is most likely to publish a report on the findings of a recent study on patient compliance with low-sodium diets? a. (The) American Journal of Nursing b. Applied Nursing Research c. Diabetic Educator d. Nursing 2010 ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Applied Nursing Research is the most likely source of a report on […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following best describe a researcher striving for rigor in a study? The researcher has: a. created a minimally controlled study design, to depict a more natural setting. b. developed an instrument especially for this study to precisely measure anxiety. c. found a highly reliable and valid instrument used in several previous studies […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which statements are true about a literature review? The literature review: a. cannot include any articles written more than 5 years ago. b. generates a picture of what is known and not known about a particular problem. c. includes an exhaustive review of all information on the subject. d. indicates whether adequate knowledge exists to […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A researcher describes a study as correlational. Which of the following would not be typically found in a research report of the study? a. A description of the variables b. A correctly stated purpose of the study c. A hypothesis indicating a causal relationship between the variables d. A report of strength of association […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following items is not typically included in the purpose statement of a research study? a. Variables b. Methodology c. Population of interest d. Setting of the study ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B The methodology describes how the study will be conducted, and is not considered a component of the purpose statement. The […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
