Final: Chapter 2 & 3 Flashcards
What is correlational research?
Looks at the relationship between 2 or more variables
Determines the strength and type of relationship
Explains what is seen
No cause and effect
What is quasi-experimental research?
Examines cause-and-effect relationships
Less control by researcher than true experimental designs
Samples are not randomly selected
All variables in the study cannot be controlled by the researcher
What types of settings are used in Quantitative research?
Natural or field settings (ex: home, playground)
Partially controlled settings (ex: community clinics)
Highly controlled or lab settings (ex: research units, laboratory)
What is applied research?
Attempts to solve real problems in clinical practice
Studies the effects the intervention may have on pts
Applies findings in the real world on real pts
What components are contained in most research reports? IMRD
Abstract (summary of study in 100-250 words)
Introduction - problem, purpose, literature, framework, and hypothesis
Methods - design, sample, setting, tool
Results - data analysis procedures
Discussion - findings, conclusions, implications
Reference list (all sources cited)
What is under quantitative research?
Experimental (most control)
quasi-experimental
correlational
descriptive
What is descriptive research?
Exploration and description of phenomena in real-life situations.
New meaning is discovered, and the description of concepts is accomplished.
Helps to identify relationships.
What are the types of Qualitative research?
Phenomenological research
grounded theory research
ethnographic research
exploratory-descriptive qualitative
to answer the research question
exploratory-descriptive qualitative
to provide a through description of a lived experience
phenomenological research
to analyze culture
ethnographic research
to develop theoretical frameworks with relational statements between concepts
grounded theory research
which methods are unique to qualitative research?
selection of subjects
data management
data analysis
researcher-participant relationship (colleagues)
data collection methods
interpretation
How does Qualitative research differ from Quantitative research?
A systematic, subjective approach used to describe life experiences and give them meaning
Useful in understanding human experiences such as pain, caring, powerlessness, and comfort
Focuses on understanding the whole
Consistent with holistic philosophy of nursing
What are the data collection methods?
Qualitative –> interviews (semi-structured, unstructured, and probes), focus groups, and observation
