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exam ii: ch2 Flashcards

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a formal, objective, rigorous, systematic process for generating info

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quantitative research

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summarizes major elements of a study and ID the contributions of that study to nursing knowledge

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research report

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what 3 things does descriptive research study

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frequency, attributes, and quantity

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exploration and description of phenomena in real life situations
- NOT experimental (just describing)

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descriptive research (review)

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5
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systematic investigation of relationships between/among variables
–> strength = inc/dec
–> type = directional/nondirectional

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correlational research (review)

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objective, systematic study of cause and effect relationships
- samples NOT random
- all variables in the study cannot be controlled by the researcher

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quasi-experimental (review)

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objective, systematic, highly CONTROLLED investigation of cause and effect relationships
- samples ARE random

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experimental research (review)

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aims to inc knowledge/understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena + observable facts
–> no specific applications toward processes/product

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basic research

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attempts to solve real problems in clinical practice, applies findings to real world on real patients

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applied research

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involves imposing rules to decrease possibility of error (called a design)

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measures of control

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can occur in all research, not the focus of a study but can make the ind variable appear more or less powerful than it really is

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extraneous variables (review)

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process of selecting subjects who are representative of the population

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sampling

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each member has an equal chance of being selected, most control

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random sampling

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whoever is available, just happen to be where you need them

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convenience sampling

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15
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systematic collection of data to ID problem

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problem solving process

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ID goals
ID approach + solutions
Implementation of solution
Evaluation

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4 parts of problem solving process

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Conceptualize project
Plan and implement
Communicate findings

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3 parts of quantitative research process

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area of concern in which there is a gap in the knowledge needed

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research problem (review)

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ID specific focus or goal of the study

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research purpose (review)

20
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collecting pertinent literature to give in-depth knowledge about the problem

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literature review (review)

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abstract, theoretical basis for a study → lets researcher link findings to nursing body

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framework

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integrated set of defined concepts/relational statement that present a view of a phenomena and can be used to describe it

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theory

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concepts measured, manipulated, controlled in a study

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variables (review)

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type of definition that gives meaning to concept
–> ex: define what is pain

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conceptual definition

25
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type of definition in which variable can be measured using this description
–> pain scale

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operational definition

26
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blueprint for the conduct of a study; maximizes control over factors that could interfere with study’s outcome

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study design

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assigning numbers to objects, application of rules to dev meaning to data

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methods of measurements

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measuring the consistency

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reliability

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does the tool measure what it’s supposed to measure?

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validity

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nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio

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4 types of methods of measurement

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precise, systematic gathering of info for the study

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data collection

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the findings, limitations, generalization of findings, conclusions, implications for nursing, and suggestions for further research

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research outcomes

33
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what are the components of most research reports

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abstract, intro, methods, results, discussion, reference list

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basic research vs applied research?

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basic
- pure research, total control over variables
- generate new knowledge about phenomena
- in lab
- ex: medication + treatment research

applied
- practical research, conducted in real worl
- use new knowledge from basic + APPLIES to practice
- where nursing research falls

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what are defining terms relevant to quantitative research?

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basic research, applied research, rigor, control

36
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why is rigor so important in quantitative research?

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strive for excellence and adherence to detail
precise measurement tools, tightly controlled study design
logical reasoning
precision, accuracy, detail, order

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What are the 4 parts of the problem solving process

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ID goals, ID of approaches/solutions, implementation of solution, evaluation

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What are the 4 parts of the quantitative research process

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Conceptualize project, plan and implement, communicate findings, can go back and forth at any time

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What do research objectives, questions, and hypotheses all have in common

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All ID relationships between variables + indicate population to be studied
Can bridge gap between abstract research prob and study design plan

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What are the 4 parts of study design

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Selection of population
Sampling procedures
Methods of measurement
Plans for data collect/analysis

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Where in a research study will the process of data collection be explained?

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Procedures section

42
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best way to read through research report (3 strategies)

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skim, comprehend, analyze

43
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Why does a researcher need to show sources of funding?

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Acknowledge where money came from + make sure not bias or controversy

44
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What is the biggest responsibility as a researcher

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Publish in journals/books = adds knowledge to industry

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goals of quantitative research (3)

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  1. describes new situation
  2. examines relationships
  3. determine effectiveness
46
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does the tool measure what it’s supposed to measure?

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validity

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