Question 1

Which of the following types of studies would be conducted to examine relationships between variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bivariate. 
B)  Univariate. 
C)  Nonvariate. 
A)  Bivariate. 
B)  Univariate. 
C)  Nonvariate. A

Question 2

The independent variable in a study can be thought of as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  confounding factor. 
B)  outcome of interest. 
C)  presumed causal factor. 
A)  confounding factor. 
B)  outcome of interest. 
C)  presumed causal factor. C

Question 3

An extraneous variable categorized as an intrinsic factor might be

Accepted Answer

A)  inconsistent data collection. 
B)  participant age. 
C)  researcher gender. 
A)  inconsistent data collection. 
B)  participant age. 
C)  researcher gender. B

Question 4

The statement "higher income is associated with greater self-esteem" is an example of what type of relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Associative. 
B)  Causal. 
C)  Predictive. 
A)  Associative. 
B)  Causal. 
C)  Predictive.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is an example of a positive functional relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  An increase in self-esteem is associated with lower levels of anxiety. 
B)  Anxiety is related to age. 
C)  Older first-time parents experience more stress. 
A)  An increase in self-esteem is associated with lower levels of anxiety. 
B)  Anxiety is related to age. 
C)  Older first-time parents experience more stress.

Question 6

Identify the dependent variable in the following research question: "Does gender of healthcare provider affect compliance with an antibiotic prescription among female patients with a STD?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Female patients with a STD. 
B)  Gender of provider. 
C)  Medication compliance. 
A)  Female patients with a STD. 
B)  Gender of provider. 
C)  Medication compliance.

Question 7

Which of the following types of variables is often referred to as a linker in a causal relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Covariate. 
B)  Demographic. 
C)  Mediating. 
A)  Covariate. 
B)  Demographic. 
C)  Mediating.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is an example of a conceptual definition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain is defined as a subjective experience of discomfort. 
B)  Pain is differentiated as aching, burning, dull, sharp, or throbbing. 
C)  Pain intensity is reflected by a score of 100 mm on a visual analog scale. 
A)  Pain is defined as a subjective experience of discomfort. 
B)  Pain is differentiated as aching, burning, dull, sharp, or throbbing. 
C)  Pain intensity is reflected by a score of 100 mm on a visual analog scale.

Question 9

Identify the type of definition that is represented by the following statement: "Level of agreement with statements such as, 'I could not stop the thoughts that kept racing through my mind'."

Accepted Answer

A)  Conceptual. 
B)  Operational. 
C)  Translational. 
A)  Conceptual. 
B)  Operational. 
C)  Translational.

Question 10

The "opposite" of a research hypothesis is the

Accepted Answer

A)  alternative hypothesis. 
B)  null hypothesis. 
C)  statistical hypothesis. 
A)  alternative hypothesis. 
B)  null hypothesis. 
C)  statistical hypothesis.

Question 11

"Among women undergoing treatment for advanced cervical cancer, quality of life will be affected by self-esteem, social support, and anger suppression." This statement is an example of what type of hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Causal. 
B)  Directional. 
C)  Multivariate. 
A)  Causal. 
B)  Directional. 
C)  Multivariate.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is an example of an operational definition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain is defined as a subjective experience of discomfort. 
B)  Pain is differentiated as aching, burning, dull, sharp, or throbbing. 
C)  Pain intensity is reflected by a score of 100 mm on a visual analog scale. 
A)  Pain is defined as a subjective experience of discomfort. 
B)  Pain is differentiated as aching, burning, dull, sharp, or throbbing. 
C)  Pain intensity is reflected by a score of 100 mm on a visual analog scale.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is an example of a positive causal relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Participation in sports increases self-esteem. 
B)  Self-esteem is affected by participation in sports. 
C)  There is a relationship between sports participation and self-esteem. 
A)  Participation in sports increases self-esteem. 
B)  Self-esteem is affected by participation in sports. 
C)  There is a relationship between sports participation and self-esteem.

Question 14

"Rape victims usually do not seek treatment" is

Accepted Answer

A)  a directional hypothesis. 
B)  a non-directional hypothesis. 
C)  not a hypothesis as stated. 
A)  a directional hypothesis. 
B)  a non-directional hypothesis. 
C)  not a hypothesis as stated.

Question 15

The primary focus of research control is

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent variables. 
B)  extraneous variables. 
C)  independent variables. 
A)  dependent variables. 
B)  extraneous variables. 
C)  independent variables.

Question 16

A responsibility for a nurse research consumer with regard to a study's foundational elements would be

Accepted Answer

A)  critically appraise the IRB submission. 
B)  identify problematic issues in practice. 
C)  pursue grant funding for studies. 
A)  critically appraise the IRB submission. 
B)  identify problematic issues in practice. 
C)  pursue grant funding for studies.

Question 17

Research sub-problems are often stated as which of the following in a research report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conceptual definition. 
B)  Extraneous variables. 
C)  Hypotheses or questions. 
A)  Conceptual definition. 
B)  Extraneous variables. 
C)  Hypotheses or questions.

Question 18

The nature of the relationship of the variables has implications on which of the following decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data analysis. 
B)  Participant selection. 
C)  Survey design. 
A)  Data analysis. 
B)  Participant selection. 
C)  Survey design.

Question 19

The operational definition of a variable reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  how the variable will be measured. 
B)  the presumed direction of the variable's influence. 
C)  the theoretical meaning of the variable. 
A)  how the variable will be measured. 
B)  the presumed direction of the variable's influence. 
C)  the theoretical meaning of the variable.

Question 20

When critically appraising a research study, the nurse consumer would look for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clarity, coherence, congruence, and significance. 
B)  Population of interest and significance of the study. 
C)  Researchability, feasibility, and significance. 
A)  Clarity, coherence, congruence, and significance. 
B)  Population of interest and significance of the study. 
C)  Researchability, feasibility, and significance.

Which of the following types of studies would be conducted to examine relationships between variables?

The independent variable in a study can be thought of as a(n)

An extraneous variable categorized as an intrinsic factor might be

The statement "higher income is associated with greater self-esteem" is an example of what type of relationship?

Which of the following statements is an example of a positive functional relationship?

Identify the dependent variable in the following research question: "Does gender of healthcare provider affect compliance with an antibiotic prescription among female patients with a STD?"

Which of the following types of variables is often referred to as a linker in a causal relationship?

Which of the following statements is an example of a conceptual definition?

Identify the type of definition that is represented by the following statement: "Level of agreement with statements such as, 'I could not stop the thoughts that kept racing through my mind'."

The "opposite" of a research hypothesis is the

"Among women undergoing treatment for advanced cervical cancer, quality of life will be affected by self-esteem, social support, and anger suppression." This statement is an example of what type of hypothesis?

Which of the following statements is an example of an operational definition?

Which of the following statements is an example of a positive causal relationship?

"Rape victims usually do not seek treatment" is

The primary focus of research control is

A responsibility for a nurse research consumer with regard to a study's foundational elements would be

Research sub-problems are often stated as which of the following in a research report?

The nature of the relationship of the variables has implications on which of the following decisions?

The operational definition of a variable reflects

When critically appraising a research study, the nurse consumer would look for which of the following?

Research and Contemporary Nursing

The Research Process: An Overview

Ways of Knowing for Nursing Research

Ethical Considerations in Nursing Research

Study Backgrounds and Literature Reviews

Frameworks for Nursing Research

Research Designs

Research Samples

Principles of Measurement

Data Collection Strategies

Data Analysis in Quantitative Research

Data Analysis and Qualitative Research

The Research Critique Process

Conducting Research in Practice Settings

Communicating Research Findings

Using Research Findings in Practice Settings

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Exam 5: Study Foundations: The Research Problem, Purpose, Sub-Problems, and Variables

Which of the following types of studies would be conducted to examine relationships between variables?

The independent variable in a study can be thought of as a(n)

An extraneous variable categorized as an intrinsic factor might be

The statement "higher income is associated with greater self-esteem" is an example of what type of relationship?

Which of the following statements is an example of a positive functional relationship?

Identify the dependent variable in the following research question: "Does gender of healthcare provider affect compliance with an antibiotic prescription among female patients with a STD?"

Which of the following types of variables is often referred to as a linker in a causal relationship?

Which of the following statements is an example of a conceptual definition?

Identify the type of definition that is represented by the following statement: "Level of agreement with statements such as, 'I could not stop the thoughts that kept racing through my mind'."

The "opposite" of a research hypothesis is the

"Among women undergoing treatment for advanced cervical cancer, quality of life will be affected by self-esteem, social support, and anger suppression." This statement is an example of what type of hypothesis?

Which of the following statements is an example of an operational definition?

Which of the following statements is an example of a positive causal relationship?

"Rape victims usually do not seek treatment" is

The primary focus of research control is

A responsibility for a nurse research consumer with regard to a study's foundational elements would be

Research sub-problems are often stated as which of the following in a research report?

The nature of the relationship of the variables has implications on which of the following decisions?

The operational definition of a variable reflects

When critically appraising a research study, the nurse consumer would look for which of the following?

Research and Contemporary Nursing

The Research Process: An Overview

Ways of Knowing for Nursing Research

Ethical Considerations in Nursing Research

Study Backgrounds and Literature Reviews

Frameworks for Nursing Research

Research Designs

Research Samples

Principles of Measurement

Data Collection Strategies

Data Analysis in Quantitative Research

Data Analysis and Qualitative Research

The Research Critique Process

Conducting Research in Practice Settings

Communicating Research Findings

Using Research Findings in Practice Settings

Filters