Question 1

Which of the following is not a part of a research report?&#10;A) Specified methods of data collection&#10;B) A one-paragraph resume of the lead author&#10;C) Findings&#10;D) Conclusions

Accepted Answer

A one-paragraph resume of the lead author is not typically included in a research report. Research reports focus on the study's methodology, findings, and conclusions rather than personal information about the authors.

Question 2

Which statement best describes an abstract of a research article?&#10;A) A 100-word or less statement regarding the goals of the article&#10;B) An approximately 300-word synopsis of the study&#10;C) The complete citation and author(s) affiliations&#10;D) A list of the nursing implications of the findings in 200 words or less

Accepted Answer

An abstract is typically a concise summary of a research article, usually around 150-300 words, that includes the study's purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.

Question 3

Which of the following is not an element of a research study?&#10;A) Specification of the target population&#10;B) A description of how the sample was obtained&#10;C) A quality performance target&#10;D) Conclusions or discussion

Accepted Answer

A quality performance target is not typically considered an element of a research study, which generally includes specifying the target population, describing the sample, and providing conclusions or discussion.

Question 4

Which of the following sets of purpose verbs contains a purpose that is not a study purpose?&#10;A) Explore, compare, predict&#10;B) Examine relationships, describe, synthesize&#10;C) Describe, examine relationships, test hypothesis&#10;D) Examine, compare, test hypothesis

Accepted Answer

"Synthesize" is not typically a study purpose; it refers to combining information from various sources, rather than directly studying or analyzing data.

Question 5

Which statement is true of the format of research articles?&#10;A) Formats of research articles are similar from journal to journal but vary somewhat.&#10;B) Formats of research articles are identical from journal to journal.&#10;C) Researchers choose a format that best fits their study.&#10;D) There are internationally agreed upon formats.

Accepted Answer

Research articles generally follow a similar structure (such as IMRAD: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) but can vary slightly depending on the specific guidelines of each journal.

Question 6

In which section(s) of a research article will you find the author's opinion about the meaning of the results of the study?&#10;A) Introduction&#10;B) Results&#10;C) Discussion&#10;D) Throughout the article

Accepted Answer

The Discussion section is where authors interpret their findings, discuss the implications, and provide their opinions on the meaning of the results.

Question 7

How are study purposes stated in research articles?&#10;A) Always as research questions&#10;B) Always as hypotheses&#10;C) Vary depending on the journal's requirements&#10;D) Vary depending on the type of study done

Accepted Answer

The way study purposes are stated in research articles can vary depending on the type of study conducted. Some studies may use research questions, others may use hypotheses, and some may use objectives or aims.

Question 8

Which of the following is a true statement about the results of a quantitative study?&#10;A) The results are the statistical tests that were run.&#10;B) The results are those findings that were statistically significant.&#10;C) The results are the outcomes of the data analyses that were done.&#10;D) The results are the clinical implications of the findings.

Accepted Answer

The results of a quantitative study refer to the outcomes of the data analyses that were conducted, which include all findings, not just those that are statistically significant.

Deck 3: Reading Research Articles