What are the characteristics of the literature review required for a quantitative research study? Select all that apply. A. The review is exhaustive and must include all studies conducted in the area. B. Doctoral dissertations and masters’ theses are excellent sources of information. C. Computer-accessed materials are acceptable. D. Primary sources are… Read More »
Which conceptual analysis point of the framework for rigor used for interpretive phenomenology refers to how the study findings will continue to have meaning for the reader? A. Resonance B. Concreteness C. Actualization D. Openness Correct Answer: C. Actualization Actualization refers to how the study findings will… Read More »
Which of the following is an example of a primary source in a research study? A. A published commentary on the findings of another study. B. A doctoral dissertation that critiques all research in the area of attention deficit disorder. C. A textbook of medical-surgical nursing. D. A journal article about… Read More »
Which statement is most accurate regarding hypotheses? A. Hypothesis operationally defines the dependent variables. B. Hypotheses are statements about the relationships among variables. C. Hypotheses describe the effect of the dependent variable on the independent variable. D. Hypotheses must include a definition of the treatment or intervention used. Correct… Read More »
Which question will critique the sampling of a research project? A. Is the strategy used for analysis compatible with the purpose of the study? B. What is the projected significance of the work to nursing? C. Are the informants who were chosen appropriate to inform the research? D. What are the… Read More »
What is the best source to use when conducting a level I systematic meta-analysis of the literature? A. An electronic database B. Doctoral dissertations C. The Cochrane Statistical Methods D. An electronic database and Doctoral dissertations Correct Answer: C. The Cochrane Statistical Methods Systematic reviews and meta-analyses… Read More »
What is a characteristic of a hypothesis? A. It flows from interpretation of the data collected. B. It operationally defines the variable to be studied. C. It eliminates the need to designate a dependent variable. D. It implies a causative or associative relationship. Correct Answer: D. It… Read More »
Which question will critique the method of a research project?A. Is the strategy used for analysis compatible with the purpose of the study? A. Is the strategy used for analysis compatible with the purpose of the study? B. What is the projected significance of the work to nursing? C. Are the informants… Read More »
What is a characteristic of an audio recording of an unpublished research study reported at a professional conference? A. Databased literature B. Secondary Sources C. Are more difficult to analyze than written reports. D. Are not useful because they are not published. Correct Answer: A. Databased literature… Read More »
When should a hypothesis be developed by the researcher during the research process? A. Before development of the research question. B. After development of the research question. C. After a research design is determined. D. Before any statistical analysis. Correct Answer: B. After development of the research… Read More »