Question 1

The use of both of qualitative and quantitative data in a study or cluster of studies serves the important purpose of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Enhancing the study's validity is a key purpose of using both qualitative and quantitative data in research. This mixed-methods approach allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the research topic, combining the depth of qualitative insights with the generalizability of quantitative findings.

Question 2

The integration of qualitative and quantitative approaches in a single study constitutes a form of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Triangulation refers to the use of multiple methods or data sources in qualitative research to develop a comprehensive understanding of phenomena. Integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches in a single study is a form of triangulation, enhancing the validity and depth of the research findings.

Question 3

Which of the following is true about the notation QUAL? quan?

Accepted Answer

The notation QUAL? quan indicates that the qualitative component is dominant, with the quantitative component being less emphasized or supplementary.

Question 4

Which of the following is true about the notation QUAL + QUAN?

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Question 5

The phase of a clinical trial that typically uses a full experimental design is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Phase III trials typically use a full experimental design, including randomization and control groups, to assess the effectiveness of a new treatment in a larger patient population compared to the current standard treatment.

Question 6

An effectiveness study is associated with which phase of a clinical trial?

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Question 7

If a researcher wanted to assess how well an evidence-based protocol for encouraging adolescent mothers to breastfeed was meeting its objectives, the research would be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation research is designed to assess the effectiveness of programs, policies, or protocols, making it the appropriate choice for assessing how well an evidence-based protocol for encouraging adolescent mothers to breastfeed is meeting its objectives.

Question 8

A phase III clinical trial most closely resembles which of the following in terms of objectives and design?

Accepted Answer

An impact analysis is most similar to a phase III clinical trial because both aim to assess the effectiveness of an intervention (in the case of a phase III trial, typically a new drug or treatment) in a larger population, often comparing it against a standard or control treatment to determine its impact, efficacy, and safety.

Question 9

What type of study would address the following question: What barriers did the nursing staff face in implementing the fall prevention program?

Accepted Answer

Process analysis is the correct choice because it focuses on understanding the steps, tasks, or operations involved in completing a specific process, such as implementing a fall prevention program, and identifies the barriers or challenges encountered during this process.

Question 10

An issue that is distinctive in nursing intervention research is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Nursing intervention research often requires the development of an intervention theory to guide the design and implementation of interventions, making it a distinctive issue in this field.

Question 11

The type of research designed to document the effectiveness of health care and nursing services in a broad sense is called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Outcomes research is focused on understanding the end results of healthcare practices and interventions, which includes documenting the effectiveness of healthcare and nursing services broadly. This type of research aims to improve the quality and value of healthcare by examining the outcomes of care processes.

Question 12

A nurse researcher gathered data from a national sample of nurses regarding fatigue and burnout by means of an Internet questionnaire. This is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a survey because the nurse researcher is collecting data from a large group of individuals (nurses) through a structured tool (an Internet questionnaire) to gather information on specific topics (fatigue and burnout). Surveys are commonly used for descriptive or explanatory research to collect data from a sample that represents a larger population.

Question 13

If a researcher used U.S. census data to examine the relationship between women's employment and childbearing, this would be an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a secondary analysis because the researcher is using data (U.S. census data) that was collected for another purpose to examine a new research question (the relationship between women's employment and childbearing). Secondary analysis involves the re-use of existing data to investigate research questions different from those of the original study.

Question 14

Which of the following could involve either qualitative or quantitative data? Select all that apply.

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Question 15

The use of mixed methods research is best characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The use of mixed methods research is increasing as it combines the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative research methods, providing a more comprehensive understanding of research problems.

Question 16

Which of the following is the key factor for determining the design and method a researcher will use?

Accepted Answer

The research question is the key factor in determining the design and method a researcher will use because it defines the purpose of the study, guiding the selection of the appropriate research design and methodology to answer the question effectively.

Question 17

Which of the following is most likely the strongest argument for mixed method research?

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Question 18

Sequencing and prioritization are important when reporting research. Which of the following is the correct notation for a convergent parallel design study?.

Accepted Answer

A convergent parallel design involves conducting qualitative (QUAL) and quantitative (QUAN) research simultaneously and then merging the results. The notation "QUAL + QUAN" correctly represents this approach, indicating that both types of data are collected independently but are equally important and are combined in the analysis phase.

Question 19

Nested sampling is a preferred sampling technique used by many researchers for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

Nested sampling can be advantageous because it allows for the use of overlapping samples, which can be efficient in terms of resources and can provide depth to the research by examining the same sample with different methods or criteria.

Question 20

Evaluation research looks at the effectiveness of a program, policy, or procedure to impact decision-making. Which of the following lists the three analysis components of an evaluation?

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