Research subjects in a study of quality of life (QOL) in liver transplant recipients were asked to complete a questionnaire about their experiences after transplantation. Which of the following would be a likely assumption that the researcher made in relation to this study? a. All liver transplant recipients invited to participate in the study will […]
Problem identification in the research process would be equivalent to which step in the nursing process? a. Assessment b. Goal identification c. Nursing diagnosis d. Planned interventions ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Nursing diagnosis, the second step of the nursing process, involves identifying a nursing problem based on findings from the nursing assessment. Assessments are […]
A research problem is defined as a/an: a. general area of concern requiring study. b. intended or desired result of a specific action. c. statement that specifically indicates the study focus. d. topic of personal interest. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A A research problem is an area of concern in which there is a gap […]
Which of the following would identify the specific aim or goal of the study based on the identified problem? a. Assumptions b. Literature review c. Methodology d. Purpose ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D The research purpose is generated from the problem and identifies the specific goal or aim of the study. Assumptions are ideas that […]
A researcher designs a study that uses a random sampling method to decrease the likelihood of bias in the study sample. This strategy was used to implement: a. control. b. data collection. c. experimental research. d. manipulation. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Control involves the imposing of rules by the researcher to decrease the possibility […]
Applied research seeks to solve a clinical problem in which setting? a. Controlled b. Laboratory c. Natural d. Simulated ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Applied research is used to solve problems, make decisions, or predict or control outcomes in real-life practice situations. Clinical problems are seldom in controlled settings. Applied research is used to solve […]
The plan in the problem-solving process is equivalent to which step in the research process? a. Design b. Implementation c. Outcomes d. Problem identification ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Design in the research process involves developing the plan or approach (methodology) for the research study. Implementation is the same in all three processes. Outcomes are […]
A researcher is interested in studying stress and coping in caregivers of elderly stroke victims. The researcher designs a study in which data collection takes place in the caregiver’s home. This would be an example of which type of research setting? a. Highly controlled, field b. Highly controlled, laboratory c. Natural, field d. Partially controlled, […]
Which of the following definitions best describes rigor in quantitative research? a. Amount of control and precision exerted by the methodology b. Degree of aggressiveness used in acquiring the data c. Process used to synthesize findings to form conclusions from a study d. Time frame in which the research takes place ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: […]
A researcher investigates the effect of frequency of position change on the healing of decubitus ulcers. The study would be described as: a. applied research. b. basic research. c. descriptive research. d. phenomenological research. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Applied research involves research that is directly applicable to clinical practice. Basic research is scientific investigation […]
