types of research
What are the characteristics of quantitative research? Select all that apply.
Variables can be objectively quantified Study results can be generalized to larger populations Data is in numerical form
Match the research question with the type of descriptive research design.
Survey-How are nurses involved in decision-making about client care, the work environment, and organizational practices? Cross sectional- What are the differences in job satisfaction among nurses at different stages of their careers? Longitudinal- What is the effect of urinary incontinence on the quality of life of long-term-care residents over time? Case Study- An example of the appropriate assessments and interventions for a client experiencing paraplegia after heart surgery. Correlation- What is the relationship between client satisfaction and the timeliness and effectiveness of pain relief in a fast-track emergency unit?
Which research study characteristics would be inappropriate for qualitative methods?
Testing a new hypothesis
In which of these circumstances should a nurse researcher select a qualitative research design instead of a quantitative design?
The goal is to view the phenomenon in the same way as those who experience it
Which research topic would most likely be studied through a qualitative research approach?
The meaning of health and health promotion among low-income Southern rural women
A researcher selects a quantitative experimental research design. For what reasons does the researcher select this particular design? Select all that apply.
To determine the strength of the relationship between the independent and dependent variable To answer a research question
A description typical of a qualitative research study would be which of the following?
Truth is a subject's perception of reality
A nurse reads a qualitative study concerning the grief process. Later, the nurse explains to a grieving widow that grief is a process and that many others have successfully made their way through the process. The nurse is using which clinical application of research?
Anticipatory guidance
Which of the following is true regarding quantitative research? Select all that apply.
Applies interventions to samples to generalize the study results to broader populations Determines the effectiveness of interventions Studies objective characteristics and responses that can be measured
Which clinical application of qualitative research would help a nurse describe the trajectory of an illness?
Assessment of status or progress
Researchers want to examine the social-cognitive and speech abilities of a single 3-year-old child with autism and an associated chromosomal disorder and how that child might present to healthcare providers over time. Which is the most appropriate type of research method for this study?
Case research
What are the characteristics of qualitative research? Select all that apply.
Coaching clients, assessing client progress, and providing anticipatory guidance
Which type of research is considered the "Gold Standard" of research?
Experimental design
Select if the aim of research is quantitative or qualitative.
Quantitative: Explanation Prediction Control Qualitative: Understanding
Which is the best naturalistic setting for studying caregivers' food choices for their toddlers?
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Which of the following are types of descriptive research studies? Select all that apply.
observational cross-sectional case study correlation
