research Quiz - Nurses Revision

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What does the term "REsearch" imply in the context of the discussion?

a) Repeating the same actions multiple times

b) Redefining existing concepts

c) Regurgitating previously known information

d) Retrieving data randomly

What is the primary purpose of research, as defined in the discussion?

a) To validate preconceived notions

b) To conduct experiments without a specific goal

c) To fill a knowledge gap or address a question

d) To generate random data for academic purposes

Which of the following best describes the "gap" in research?

a) A physical distance between researchers and subjects

b) The difference between current and ideal situations

c) An empty space in research documents

d) A measurement error in data collection

What is a "phenomenon" in the context of research?

a) A proven scientific theory

b) An observable event or situation that cannot be easily explained

c) A common misconception

d) A term used in qualitative research

Which term describes the degree of consistency or accuracy in measuring attributes with an instrument?

a) Validity

b) Reliability

c) Hypothesis

d) Phenomenology

What does the term "blind" mean in clinical trials?

a) Participants are unaware of which trial arm they are in

b) Participants are provided with extra information about the trial

c) Researchers do not analyze the trial data

d) Participants are not allowed to participate in the trial

What characteristic of research ensures that the research has a clear and focused purpose?

a) Empirical

b) Specific/Purposiveness

c) Objectivity

d) Testability

Which type of research aims to describe an experience as it is actually lived by an individual?

a) Correlational research

b) Experimental research

c) Phenomenological research

d) Descriptive research

What type of data does quantitative research primarily deal with?

a) Non-numerical data

b) Qualitative data

c) Numerical data

d) Observational data

Why is research often regarded as a science?

a) Because it always involves laboratory experiments

b) Because it follows a systematic and structured approach

c) Because it relies solely on subjective opinions

d) Because it doesn't require empirical evidence