Question 1

Where in a report of a quantitative research study would you expect the gaps or conflicts about the studied phenomenon to be identified?

Accepted Answer

The review of the literature is where the researcher identifies gaps or conflicts in previous studies related to the phenomenon being investigated. This helps justify the need for the current study and helps guide the research design and analysis of data.

Question 2

This statement was included in a research report: "A positive correlation was found between the variables of self-reported sleep adequacy and performance on the driving simulator (r = 0.21)although the correlation did not reach statistical significance." A research consumer should evaluate this to mean what?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

In their study entitled "Self-Efficiency of Staff Nurses for Health Promotion Counselling of Patients at Risk for Stroke," Mayer et al.used a quasi-experimental design.What critical design criteria were met by the researchers?

Accepted Answer

A quasi-experimental design typically involves hypotheses but does not require random sampling or distinct control and experimental groups, which are more characteristic of true experimental designs.

Question 4

What does this quote found in the report of a quantitative nursing research study indicate? "By formalizing parenting education in the immediate postpartum period,midwives may have the opportunity to reduce the prevalence of postnatal depression."

Accepted Answer

The quote indicates the implications of the study, specifically that by formalizing parenting education in the immediate postpartum period, midwives may have the opportunity to reduce the prevalence of postnatal depression. The author is discussing the potential implications of their findings, rather than presenting results, conducting analysis, or making recommendations.

Question 5

A study abstract includes the following statement: "There was a negative relationship between infants with difficult behavioural styles and maternal involvement." The most accurate interpretation of the statement is what?

Accepted Answer

The statement clearly states that there was a negative relationship between difficult infant behaviour and maternal involvement. The term "negative relationship" implies that as one variable (infant behaviour) increases, the other variable (maternal involvement) decreases. Therefore, option B is the most accurate interpretation of the statement.

Question 6

A nursing student is critiquing a research study on the effects of test anxiety reduction and a review course on NCLEX success rates among graduate nurses.The student notes several threats to internal validity.Which variable's accuracy is affected by these threats?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Why would a study involving continuous handrail support,oxygen uptake,and heart rate in women during submaximal step treadmill exercise be quasiexperimental in design versus experimental?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

What does the quote "The high CES-D scores may indicate selection bias." found in the study by Hudson,Elek,and Campbell-Grossman,entitled,"Depression,Self-Esteem,Loneliness,and Social Support Among Adolescent Mothers Participating in the New Mothers' Project" indicate?

Accepted Answer

The quote suggests that there may be a bias in the selection of participants in the study who scored high on the CES-D scale. Therefore, it highlights a limitation of the study, indicating that the findings may not be representative of the entire population of adolescent mothers.

Question 9

In evaluating a report of a quantitative research study what is considered scientific merit?

Accepted Answer

The appropriateness of the sample size for the statistical tests used is an important aspect of scientific merit in quantitative research. It ensures that the findings are statistically significant and reliable. The other options do not address scientific merit.

Question 10

Both the problem statement and the purpose of a quantitative research study report should address what?

Accepted Answer

Both the problem statement and purpose statement of a quantitative research study should address the relationship between the variables being researched. This includes outlining the specific research questions or hypotheses to be tested and the specific variables that will be measured and analyzed. Generalizability and implications for future research may also be addressed, but are not the primary focus of these statements. Sampling procedure may be mentioned, but is usually addressed in more detail in the methods section of the report.

Question 11

In evaluating a report of a quantitative research study what is considered an issue related to style?

Accepted Answer

The issue related to style is that the data described in narrative form within the text would have been more concise if they had been placed in a table. This has to do with the presentation and organization of the data, which is a stylistic choice. The other options listed are related to other aspects of the study such as the sample size, variables, and support for the hypothesis.

Question 12

What is indicated in this abstract of a study report? "This research was an exploratory descriptive investigation of the pregnancy experiences of a multiethnic group of pregnant adolescents."

Accepted Answer

The abstract provides information on the design of the study, which was an exploratory descriptive investigation into the pregnancy experiences of a multiethnic group of pregnant adolescents.

Question 13

Why should other nurses evaluate the scientific merit of quantitative nursing research studies?

Accepted Answer

Other nurses should evaluate the scientific merit of quantitative nursing research studies to broaden the base for nursing practice. By evaluating research studies, nurses can incorporate evidence-based practices into their own practice, leading to better patient outcomes. Additionally, this can help establish nursing as a science-driven discipline.

Question 14

A comparison study investigating the levels of depression in blind and sighted adolescents does not use a hypothesis.Does the lack of a hypothesis in this study represent a weakness? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The lack of a hypothesis does not represent a weakness in this study because it is a descriptive study that simply aims to compare levels of depression between two groups. As such, the absence of a hypothesis is not necessary as the study is not trying to prove or disprove a specific hypothesis but rather is aiming to provide information about the prevalence of depression in blind and sighted adolescents.

Question 15

What term represents the ability of the researcher to determine which part of a nursing research study is the most important to be communicated to the profession?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Under which heading of a research report are the threats to a study's internal and external validity usually presented?

Accepted Answer

The threats to a study's internal and external validity are usually presented under the Discussion section of a research report, as this is the section where the researcher interprets the results and discusses the implications of the findings. It is also common for researchers to discuss potential limitations and future directions for research in this section.

Question 17

Which statement most accurately evaluates a quantitative research study report's scientific merit?

Accepted Answer

The appropriateness of the sample size is a crucial factor in the scientific merit of quantitative research since it affects the validity and reliability of the data and the statistical tests used.

Question 18

What should be addressed in both the problem statement and the purpose of a quantitative research study report?

Accepted Answer

The problem statement and purpose of a quantitative research study report should both address the relationships among variables. This sets the stage for the research question and hypothesis, and helps establish the importance and relevance of the study. While generalizability, sampling procedure, and implications for future research may also be important considerations, they are typically covered in other sections of the report (e.g. methodology, results, discussion).

Question 19

Where in a report of a quantitative research study would you expect the gaps or conflicts about the studied phenomenon to be identified?

Accepted Answer

The review of the literature is where gaps or conflicts in the current understanding of the studied phenomenon are typically identified. This section includes a thorough analysis of existing research on the topic, which can reveal inconsistencies or unanswered questions that the current study aims to address.

Question 20

The critique of a quantitative research report should include what?

Accepted Answer

Critiquing a quantitative research report involves evaluating the study for its strengths and weaknesses, such as the validity of the study design, potential biases, and the generalizability of the results. While applying the findings in clinical practice is important, it is not the main focus of a critique. Summarizing the major steps of the research process may be part of a critique, but it is not the primary goal. Determining whether the phenomenon studied can be recognized by the participants as their own is not relevant to a critique of a quantitative research report.

Quiz 19: Critiquing Quantitative Research

Where in a report of a quantitative research study would you expect the gaps or conflicts about the studied phenomenon to be identified?

In their study entitled "Self-Efficiency of Staff Nurses for Health Promotion Counselling of Patients at Risk for Stroke," Mayer et al.used a quasi-experimental design.What critical design criteria were met by the researchers?

What does this quote found in the report of a quantitative nursing research study indicate? "By formalizing parenting education in the immediate postpartum period,midwives may have the opportunity to reduce the prevalence of postnatal depression."

A study abstract includes the following statement: "There was a negative relationship between infants with difficult behavioural styles and maternal involvement." The most accurate interpretation of the statement is what?

A nursing student is critiquing a research study on the effects of test anxiety reduction and a review course on NCLEX success rates among graduate nurses.The student notes several threats to internal validity.Which variable's accuracy is affected by these threats?

Why would a study involving continuous handrail support,oxygen uptake,and heart rate in women during submaximal step treadmill exercise be quasiexperimental in design versus experimental?

What does the quote "The high CES-D scores may indicate selection bias." found in the study by Hudson,Elek,and Campbell-Grossman,entitled,"Depression,Self-Esteem,Loneliness,and Social Support Among Adolescent Mothers Participating in the New Mothers' Project" indicate?

In evaluating a report of a quantitative research study what is considered scientific merit?

Both the problem statement and the purpose of a quantitative research study report should address what?

In evaluating a report of a quantitative research study what is considered an issue related to style?

What is indicated in this abstract of a study report? "This research was an exploratory descriptive investigation of the pregnancy experiences of a multiethnic group of pregnant adolescents."

Why should other nurses evaluate the scientific merit of quantitative nursing research studies?

A comparison study investigating the levels of depression in blind and sighted adolescents does not use a hypothesis.Does the lack of a hypothesis in this study represent a weakness? Why or why not?

What term represents the ability of the researcher to determine which part of a nursing research study is the most important to be communicated to the profession?

Under which heading of a research report are the threats to a study's internal and external validity usually presented?

Which statement most accurately evaluates a quantitative research study report's scientific merit?

What should be addressed in both the problem statement and the purpose of a quantitative research study report?

Where in a report of a quantitative research study would you expect the gaps or conflicts about the studied phenomenon to be identified?

The critique of a quantitative research report should include what?