A researcher uses the following hypothesis in a study: “Excessive listening to alternative music will lead to increased depression in young teenagers.” Which of the following dependent variables would need to be defined operationally in the research study? a. Alternative music b. Depression c. Excessive listening d. Young teenagers ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B An […]
What statement is true regarding objectives in qualitative studies? a. Qualitative studies usually do not have an objective statement since the focus in the study shifts as the study progresses. In qualitative research, the study objective and hypothesis are the same. b. Objective statements are long and complex in qualitative studies since they are more […]
In which situation would the research and the null hypothesis be the same? a. Researcher does not think that the research is going to mean anything. b. Researcher predicts that there will be no difference among the groups. c. Statistical analysis reveals a correlation coefficient of zero. d. Study has serious flaws and is declared […]
What would be the strongest evidence in support of a researcher’s qualifications for conducting a study? The researcher has a. A doctoral degree from a prestigious university. b. Assembled a team of high-quality investigators. c. Published five previous studies on the same topic. d. 15 years of practice in the clinical specialty area. ESSAYBID […]
An experienced, published researcher’s funded study is to recruit a sample of mothers with children under the age of 30 entering a shopping complex with $100 spending money. The purpose of the study is to test the hypothesis that younger mothers will spend the money on themselves rather than on their children. What are the […]
Which of the following would be an appropriate research question for a qualitative study? a. How do parents decide when to take their child to a physician? b. How many visits do physicians’ offices receive on Mondays as opposed to Wednesdays? c. Should parents take their child to the physician for routine visits? d. What […]
What is true about funding priorities in nursing research? a. Any nursing research evaluating the best educational path for entry into practice is considered high priority for funding. b. Most major nursing organizations develop research priorities for research. It is wise to go to the web site of an agency to view these priorities before […]
What question helps determine the significance of a research study? a. “Does this study build on previous work in the area?” b. “Is the report well written and easy to read, thereby conveying the essence and importance of the research?” c. “Is the topic of the study one that is of interest to the researcher?” […]
A researcher found significant evidence that women who had undergone chemotherapy treatment develop a very strong sensitivity in recognizing the smell of the chemotherapeutic agent. The researcher now wants to apply for a grant to further investigate this result. Given that reviewers will consider the significance of this study, what feedback are they likely to […]
Which of the following would be considered a demographic variable? a. Heart rate b. Oral temperature c. Pain intensity d. Socioeconomic status ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Demographic variables are characteristics or attributes of subjects that are collected to describe the sample. Heart rate would not be considered a demographic variable. Demographic variables are characteristics […]
