Question 1

Reasons for conducting descriptive research include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying normal values for a characteristic, such as muscle strength 
B)  Describing a relationship between variables 
C)  Determining whether one variable predicts another 
D)  Exploring a cause and effect relationship 
A)  Identifying normal values for a characteristic, such as muscle strength 
B)  Describing a relationship between variables 
C)  Determining whether one variable predicts another 
D)  Exploring a cause and effect relationship A

Question 2

A study that collects data on the normal sequence of a characteristic and changes over time is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Developmental research 
B)  Qualitative research 
C)  Normative research 
D)  Case study 
A)  Developmental research 
B)  Qualitative research 
C)  Normative research 
D)  Case study C

Question 3

A study that is a detailed description of an individual patient or client and outcomes is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Developmental research 
B)  Qualitative research 
C)  Normative research 
D)  Case study 
A)  Developmental research 
B)  Qualitative research 
C)  Normative research 
D)  Case study D

Question 4

A research study design that describes individual's perspectives is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Developmental research 
B)  Qualitative research 
C)  Normative research 
D)  Case study 
A)  Developmental research 
B)  Qualitative research 
C)  Normative research 
D)  Case study

Question 5

A case study:

Accepted Answer

A)  Can be generalized to other patients 
B)  Typically addresses common patient problems and diagnoses 
C)  Can serve to generate ideas for further research 
D)  Is the same as a case series 
A)  Can be generalized to other patients 
B)  Typically addresses common patient problems and diagnoses 
C)  Can serve to generate ideas for further research 
D)  Is the same as a case series

Question 6

A research study design that obtains and describes typical values for characteristics of a given population is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Developmental research 
B)  Qualitative research 
C)  Normative research 
D)  Case study 
A)  Developmental research 
B)  Qualitative research 
C)  Normative research 
D)  Case study

Reasons for conducting descriptive research include:

A study that collects data on the normal sequence of a characteristic and changes over time is called:

A study that is a detailed description of an individual patient or client and outcomes is called:

A research study design that describes individual's perspectives is called:

A case study:

A research study design that obtains and describes typical values for characteristics of a given population is called:

The Development of Evidence Based Practice

Components of Evidence Based Practice, Patient Values and Circumstances in Evidence Based Practice

Research Terminology

Experimental Research

Exploratory Research

Research Reviews and Secondary Sources

Formulating a Focused Clinical Question

Locating the Evidence: Sources and Levels of Evidence

Locating the Evidence: Search Engines and Databases

Locating the Evidence: Search Strategies

Critically Appraising the Evidence

Applying the Evidence to Patient Care

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Exam 6: Descriptive Research

Reasons for conducting descriptive research include:

A study that collects data on the normal sequence of a characteristic and changes over time is called:

A study that is a detailed description of an individual patient or client and outcomes is called:

A research study design that describes individual's perspectives is called:

A case study:

A research study design that obtains and describes typical values for characteristics of a given population is called:

The Development of Evidence Based Practice

Components of Evidence Based Practice, Patient Values and Circumstances in Evidence Based Practice

Research Terminology

Experimental Research

Exploratory Research

Research Reviews and Secondary Sources

Formulating a Focused Clinical Question

Locating the Evidence: Sources and Levels of Evidence

Locating the Evidence: Search Engines and Databases

Locating the Evidence: Search Strategies

Critically Appraising the Evidence

Applying the Evidence to Patient Care

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