Research Final

Score at the exact center of the ranked ungrouped frequency distribution.

Data that can be ranked with intervals between the ranks that are not necessarily equal.

A data point with a value outside what is predicted by other data points

Omitting data about a subject that disproves the researcher's hypothesis is ___.

Which is the most important result of Nightingale's statistical analysis?

A study comparing various ethnic groups' folk health practices is an example of a(n) _ approach.

Analyses conducted to allow inference from the study sample statistic to the population parameter.

Compares multiple versions of the same instrument or multiple observers measuring the same event.

The analysis of a directional hypothesis is called a

Which ethical principle protects human subjects from harm?

Which is the worst source to cite?

Examining the end results of patient care from various health interventions is the goal of __ research.

What is used to develop a clinical question?

What type of sample is generally used in outcomes studies?

What is the 1st step in developing a research study?

Abstractly describes and manes an object or phenomenon, thus providing it with a separate meaning.

The purpose of mixed-method studies is to capitalize on:

What is the key construct in Donabedian’s theory of outcomes research?

____ yields the most precise estimates of treatment effects when describing results.

According to Benner who would be an expert nurse?

Changing the value or aspects of the independent variable to measure its effect on the dependent variable.

An outcome removed from proximity to the care or service received is the definition of:

Which type of study design is used in outcomes studies?

Which would be an example of an interdependent role for nurses in the Nursing Role Effectiveness Model?

What is an important aspect of outcomes research as defined by Donabedian?

In grounded theory research, what is the purpose of a lit review?

An intellectual critical appraisal differs from other kinds of critiques because it

What is the goal of an intellectual critical appraisal of a research study?

Concerned with the extent to which study findings can be generalized beyond the sample used in the study.

Using a care map to guide decisions is an example of:

Description of how variables or concepts will be measured or manipulated in a study.

The theory should be based on what for conducting a quantitative study?

Outcomes research regarding APN practice is important for this reason:

Which is least likely to be included in a review of lit. before starting the study?

A study that looks at parents who smoke and kids with asthma is a __ study.

A sample whose members are characteristically like the population around them

A study w/ anonymous online data collection demographic questionnaire is an example of what level of IRB review?

Nonparametric analyses are conducted if the variables are measured at what two levels?

An emphasis of the ANCC Magnet Hospital Designation Program for Excellence in Nursing is:

What is the purpose of a limited research review?

What is true about reporting the mean difference between two groups in a meta-analysis?

Which is true about an operational variable in quantitative research?

Which is the strongest source of research and evidence for developing evidence-based guidelines?

Which type of study is used to compare educational levels and patient outcomes?

You need to know the demographic variables among subjects to

Which government agency supports research to improve the outcomes and quality of health care?

In outcomes research, a magnet-designated hospital is an example of what?

Which organization includes nursing-sensitive outcomes measures in its performance measurement portfolio?

When critically appraising a research study, the reviewer will expect to find

Which research design focuses on the implementation of a treatment?

Which method will a researcher use to evaluate a group of qualitative studies?

The mixed-methods strategy that begins w/ quantitative data, followed by a qualitative study is called:

Right to fair selection in a study is related to which ethical principle?

Which study type will be used to describe variables and examine many relationships?

Withholding individual responses from others would be about protecting __.

Concrete or abstract qualities, properties, or characteristics of persons, things, or situations that change or vary.

All elements that meet the sampling criteria for inclusion in the study and to which the study findings are generalized

A study on the process used to staff nurses in the hospital would be which type of research method?

Why is a pilot study done?

A parameter is a characteristic of a:

What is the purpose of the PRISMA statement?

Which is a benefit to using narrower sampling criteria

Type of study that identifies a group of people @ risk for something then follows them over time.

Study findings are considered trustworthy when __ is/are applied.

Which is measured using direct measure?

In a qualitative study, a variety of reactions are recorded. What do you know about this?

Current sources were published within the last _ year(s).

Which will the researcher use to display the relationships in a theoretical framework?

Which type of variable is manipulated by the researcher?

Peer-reviewed publications ensure that the article is a:

The goal of appropriate sampling in research is to:

Which type of study used a trial and control group in a partially controlled setting?

The overall plan to obtain needed data is called:

What type of data collection method is most common in qualitative research?