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 […]
What is the correct order of the steps of the research process? 1. Establishing the methodology 2. Implementation 3. Problem and purpose identification 4. Search for knowledge 5. Synthesis of findings a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 b. 2, 4, 5, 1, 3 c. 3, 1, 2, 5, 4 d. 4, 3, 1, 2, 5 […]
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 […]
Pilot studies are done for which reason? a. Conceptualize the project b. Develop and refining a planned study c. Generalize findings to a population d. Identify gaps in knowledge ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B A pilot study is developed similarly to a proposed study to test the research process before implementation of the full study. […]
The researcher uses which portion of the research report to capture the reader’s attention? a. Abstract b. Conclusion c. Framework d. Methodology ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A The research report usually begins with an abstract: a clear, concise summary of a study. Researchers hope their abstracts will concisely convey the findings from their study and […]
Statements that are taken for granted or are considered true, even though they have not been scientifically tested, are called: a. assumptions. b. hypotheses. c. limitations. d. variables. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Assumptions are statements that are taken for granted or are considered true, even though they have not been scientifically tested. Hypotheses are […]
A study analyzing the effect of exercise on diet control in Hispanic women with type II diabetes would most credibly be generalizable to which population? a. All patients with type II diabetes b. Hispanic patients with type II diabetes c. Hispanic women with type II diabetes d. Women with type II diabetes ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
The sentence, “The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between health beliefs and breast self-examination,” would most likely be found in which section of a research report? a. Discussion b. Introduction c. Methods d. Results ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B The introduction section of a research report identifies the nature and scope […]
The research process differs from the nursing process on which of the following? a. Has a broader focus b. Identifies new information c. Involves abstract, critical thinking d. Uses complex thinking ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A The research process has a broader focus than the nursing process. In the research process, the researcher usually focuses […]
Before implementing a large, multisite research investigation, a researcher conducts a smaller study to identify any problematic areas in the planned study. This smaller study is known as a/an: a. abstract. b. exploratory design. c. pilot study. d. proposal. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C A pilot study is frequently defined as a smaller version of […]
