CH 14. Statistical Analysis of Quantitative Data Flashcards
Quantitative nurse researchers typically develop a detailed data collection plan. At one point is this plan implemented?
A)Before beginning data collection
B)During data collection
C)After data collection
D)Before beginning and during data collection
A)Before beginning data collection
A nurse researcher documents the number of times a mother made positive, encouraging comments to the toddler. This is an example of what?
A)Structured self-report
B)Unstructured self-report
C)Structured observation
D)Unstructured observation
C)Structured observation
What is the first step in the development of a data collection plan in a quantitative study?
A)Locating existing instruments for key constructs
B)Identifying and prioritizing data needs
C)Developing suitable forms for data collection
D)Pretesting data collection instruments
B)Identifying and prioritizing data needs
When a nurse researcher is selecting an instrument for a research project, what is the primary consideration?
A)Conceptual relevance
B)Data quality
C)Cost
D)Reputation
A)Conceptual relevance
What is advisable for a nurse researcher who is administering a questionnaire to a highly disadvantaged population?
A)Pretest the questionnaire with a less disadvantaged sample.
B)Collect data about the study participants’ reactions to the study.
C)Determine the readability level of the questionnaire.
D)Use mostly open-ended questions in the questionnaire.
C)Determine the readability level of the questionnaire.
When would a nurse researcher not consider the use of a pretest in a quantitative research design?
A)Assess whether the sequencing of questions or instruments is sensible.
B)Determine if the measures yield data with sufficient variability.
C)Identify questions that participants find objectionable or offensive.
D)Prioritize data collection requirements.
D)Prioritize data collection requirements.
The nurse researcher has finalized the instrument package and has to develop various forms. Which form will not be necessary at this time?
A)Screening
B)Informed consent
C)Administrative logs
D)Referral
D)Referral
Nurse researchers develop data collection protocols to ensure accurate, valid, and meaningful data. What is a data collection protocol?
A)Spells out procedures to be used in data collection
B)Very important in qualitative research to minimize subjectivity
C)Developed after research staff is trained
D)Varies only marginally from one study to another study
A)Spells out procedures to be used in data collection
What method of data collection is most widely used by nurse researchers?
A)Structured self-report
B)Unstructured self-report
C)Structured observation
D)Unstructured observation
A)Structured self-report
The nurse researcher is using a structured self-report instrument with open- and closed-ended questions. What is an open-ended question?
A)Permits respondents to reply in narrative fashion
B)Offers response alternatives from which respondents must choose
C)Offers a range of alternatives
D)Requires a choice between two options
A)Permits respondents to reply in narrative fashion
The nurse researcher is using a structured self-report instrument with dichotomous questions. What is a dichotomous question?
A)Permits respondents to reply in narrative fashion
B)Offers response alternatives from which respondents must choose
C)Offers a range of alternatives
D)Requires a choice between two options
D)Requires a choice between two options
The nurse researcher is using a structured self-report instrument with forced-choice questions. What is a forced-choice question?
A)Requires a choice between two options
B)Offers a range of alternatives
C)Respondents are asked to rank concepts on a continuum
D)Requires respondents to choose between two competing positions
D)Requires respondents to choose between two competing positions
The nurse researcher is using the FACES pain scale instrument. What is this an example of?
A)Forced-choice question
B)Rating question
C)Checklist
D)Visual analog scale
D)Visual analog scale
The nurse researcher is using a composite psychosocial scale. What is a composite psychosocial scale?
A)Several questions with the same response format
B)Multiple-item self-report tool for measuring the degree to which individuals possess target attributes.
C)Comprises a series of statements about a phenomenon
D)Consists of a series of bipolar rating scales on which respondents indicate reactions toward a phenomenon
B)Multiple-item self-report tool for measuring the degree to which individuals possess target attributes.
The nurse researcher reads about Q sort in a research article. What is Q sort?
A)Sorts a set of card statements into piles according to specified criteria
B)Several questions with the same response format
C)Comprises a series of statements about a phenomenon
D)Consists of a series of bipolar rating scales on which respondents indicate reactions toward a phenomenon
A)Sorts a set of card statements into piles according to specified criteria
