Which criteria are used to determine the testability of a hypothesis? Select all that apply. A. Use of quantifiable words such as greater than or less than. B. A hypothesis stated in such a way that it can be clearly supported or not supported. C. The use of value-laden words in a hypothesis.… Read More »
When critiquing a qualitative study, which of the following questions are helpful in determining the study’s auditability? Select all that apply. A. Has adequate time been allowed to understand the phenomenon fully? B. Can the reader follow the researcher’s thinking? C. Are the results meaningful to individuals not involved in the research? … Read More »
Which type of research allows researchers to be neutral observers? A. Qualitative research B. Ethnographic research C. Quantitative research D. Case studies Correct Answer: C. Quantitative research Quantitative research is the process of collecting and analyzing numerical data. It can be used to find patterns and averages,… Read More »
A nurse wants to study the effectiveness of meditation on people with anxiety disorder. Which variable would be most relevant to explore in the literature on this topic? A. Use of meditation during childbirth. B. Meditation techniques found to be effective. C. Pain management for people with anxiety disorders. D. Outcomes of meditation… Read More »
Reviews of the literature are conducted for PURPOSES OF RESEARCH as well as for the CONSUMER OF RESEARCH. How are these reviews similar? Select all that apply. A. Amount of literature required to be reviewed. B. Degree of critical reading required. C. Importance of conceptual literature. D. Purpose of the review. … Read More »
Why is it important to understand the philosophy underlying each type of research? A. Conclusions reached should be congruent with the research question. B. The research method that best meets the intended purpose of the study should be used. C. The paradigm of the method should be the same as that of… Read More »
What are the advantages of using directional hypotheses? Select all that apply. A. The indication of the use of a theory base to derive the hypothesis. B. The provision of a specific theoretical frame of reference. C. Ensurance that findings will be generalizable. D. The indication of a non-biased selection of subjects.… Read More »
Which type of research study can be affected by detracting values of the researcher? A. Qualitative B. Naturalistic C. Ethnographic D. Quantitative Correct Answer: D. Quantitative Quantitative research is the process of collecting and analyzing numerical data. It can be used to find patterns and averages, make… Read More »
Which question is helpful in determining the study’s credibility? A. Do the participants recognize the experience as their own? B. What strategies were used to analyze the data? C. How were human subjects protected? D. Are the findings applicable outside the study situation? Correct Answer: A. Do… Read More »
What is a characteristic of an independent variable? A. It is the variable that is predicted to change. B. It varies with a change in the dependent variable. C. It is manipulated by the researcher. D. It can be identified only by changes in the dependent variable. … Read More »