exam ii: ch2

Question 1

a formal, objective, rigorous, systematic process for generating info

Answer 1

quantitative research

Question 2

summarizes major elements of a study and ID the contributions of that study to nursing knowledge

Answer 2

research report

Question 3

what 3 things does descriptive research study

Answer 3

frequency, attributes, and quantity

Question 4

exploration and description of phenomena in real life situations
- NOT experimental (just describing)

Answer 4

descriptive research (review)

Question 5

systematic investigation of relationships between/among variables
–> strength = inc/dec
–> type = directional/nondirectional

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correlational research (review)

Question 6

objective, systematic study of cause and effect relationships
- samples NOT random
- all variables in the study cannot be controlled by the researcher

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quasi-experimental (review)

Question 7

objective, systematic, highly CONTROLLED investigation of cause and effect relationships
- samples ARE random

Answer 7

experimental research (review)

Question 8

aims to inc knowledge/understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena + observable facts
–> no specific applications toward processes/product

Answer 8

basic research

Question 9

attempts to solve real problems in clinical practice, applies findings to real world on real patients

Answer 9

applied research

Question 10

involves imposing rules to decrease possibility of error (called a design)

Answer 10

measures of control

Question 11

can occur in all research, not the focus of a study but can make the ind variable appear more or less powerful than it really is

Answer 11

extraneous variables (review)

Question 12

process of selecting subjects who are representative of the population

Answer 12

sampling

Question 13

each member has an equal chance of being selected, most control

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random sampling

Question 14

whoever is available, just happen to be where you need them

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convenience sampling

Question 15

systematic collection of data to ID problem

Answer 15

problem solving process

Question 16

ID goals
ID approach + solutions
Implementation of solution
Evaluation

Answer 16

4 parts of problem solving process

Question 17

Conceptualize project
Plan and implement
Communicate findings

Answer 17

3 parts of quantitative research process

Question 18

area of concern in which there is a gap in the knowledge needed

Answer 18

research problem (review)

Question 19

ID specific focus or goal of the study

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research purpose (review)

Question 20

collecting pertinent literature to give in-depth knowledge about the problem

Answer 20

literature review (review)

Question 21

abstract, theoretical basis for a study → lets researcher link findings to nursing body

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framework

Question 22

integrated set of defined concepts/relational statement that present a view of a phenomena and can be used to describe it

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theory

Question 23

concepts measured, manipulated, controlled in a study

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variables (review)

Question 24

type of definition that gives meaning to concept
–> ex: define what is pain

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conceptual definition

Question 25

type of definition in which variable can be measured using this description --> pain scale

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operational definition

Question 26

blueprint for the conduct of a study; maximizes control over factors that could interfere with study’s outcome

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study design

Question 27

assigning numbers to objects, application of rules to dev meaning to data

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methods of measurements

Question 28

measuring the consistency

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reliability

Question 29

does the tool measure what it's supposed to measure?

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validity

Question 30

nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio

Answer 30

4 types of methods of measurement

Question 31

precise, systematic gathering of info for the study

Answer 31

data collection

Question 32

the findings, limitations, generalization of findings, conclusions, implications for nursing, and suggestions for further research

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research outcomes

Question 33

what are the components of most research reports

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abstract, intro, methods, results, discussion, reference list

Question 34

basic research vs applied research?

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basic - pure research, total control over variables - generate new knowledge about phenomena - in lab - ex: medication + treatment research applied - practical research, conducted in real worl - use new knowledge from basic + APPLIES to practice - where nursing research falls

Question 35

what are defining terms relevant to quantitative research?

Answer 35

basic research, applied research, rigor, control

Question 36

why is rigor so important in quantitative research?

Answer 36

strive for excellence and adherence to detail precise measurement tools, tightly controlled study design logical reasoning precision, accuracy, detail, order

Question 37

What are the 4 parts of the problem solving process

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ID goals, ID of approaches/solutions, implementation of solution, evaluation

Question 38

What are the 4 parts of the quantitative research process

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Conceptualize project, plan and implement, communicate findings, can go back and forth at any time

Question 39

What do research objectives, questions, and hypotheses all have in common

Answer 39

All ID relationships between variables + indicate population to be studied Can bridge gap between abstract research prob and study design plan

Question 40

What are the 4 parts of study design

Answer 40

Selection of population Sampling procedures Methods of measurement Plans for data collect/analysis

Question 41

Where in a research study will the process of data collection be explained?

Answer 41

Procedures section

Question 42

best way to read through research report (3 strategies)

Answer 42

skim, comprehend, analyze

Question 43

Why does a researcher need to show sources of funding?

Answer 43

Acknowledge where money came from + make sure not bias or controversy

Question 44

What is the biggest responsibility as a researcher

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Publish in journals/books = adds knowledge to industry

Question 45

goals of quantitative research (3)

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1. describes new situation 2. examines relationships 3. determine effectiveness

Question 46

does the tool measure what it's supposed to measure?

Answer 46

validity