Exam 1 final review Flashcards
What was the shift for nursing research?
clinical research turned into more evidence based practice since 1990
What is inductive reasoning?
shift focuses from specific to general
What is deductive reasoning?
shift from general to specific
What type of reasoning is qualitative?
inductive
What type of reasoning is quantitative?
deductive
What is quantitive research?
-numerical data
-logical positivism
-operates on logic, laws, and predications
-large numbers
-mostly closed questions
-test theories
What is qualitative research?
-describe life experiences and situation and give them meaning
-small sample
-open ended questions
-develops theory
What is systematic review?
identify, select, critically appraise, and synthesize research evidence
What type of study is systematic review used for?
quantitative studies
What is meta analysis?
pooling results from previous studies using stat analysis to determine effect of an intervention
What type of study uses meta analysis?
quantitative with similar methodologies
What is meta synthesis?
systematic compilation and integration of qualitative studies
What is mixed method systematic review?
synthesis of findings from independent studies conducted with a variety of methods
What are the types of quantitative study?
descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental, experimental
What is a descriptive study?
exploration and description of phenomena in real-life; new meaning is discovered, and the description of concepts is accomplished; helps to identify relationships
What is a correlational study?
looks at the relationship between two or more variables; determines the strength and type of relationship; explains what is seen; NO cause and effect (don’t know which variable comes first)
What is a quasi-experimental study?
has a LACK of control, examines cause and effect relationship; less control by researcher than true experimental designs; samples NOT randomized; all variables in studies CANNOT by researcher which could be due to a practical or ethical issue
What are the types of qualitative studies?
phenomenological, historical, ethnography, exploratory-descriptive
What is a phenomenological study?
provide a thorough description of lived experience
What is a grounded theory study?
develop theoretical frameworks with relational statements between concepts
What is exploratory-descriptive study?
answer research question
What are the principles that need to be protected in research?
beneficence, justice, respect for persons
What are the 4 elements of informed consent?
-DISCLOSURE- essential information for consent
-COMPREHENSION of consent information
-COMPETENCE to give informed consent
-VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT (consent)
What is the research problem?
an area of concern in which there is gap in the knowledge needed for nursing practice. It identifies:
What are the elements of a research problem?
significance, background, problem statement
What is the research purpose?
is a clear concise statement of the specific goal or focus of a study
What is the purpose of a literature review in quantitative studies?
Direct the development and implementation of a study
Cite relevant and current sources
Document background and significance of study
Identify theoretical ideas to guide a study
What is the purpose of a literature review in qualitative studies?
Compare and combine study findings with literature
To explain, support, and extend research theory
As a background for research
As a way to formulate research questions
As a source of data
