Introduction to Nursing Research

Question 1

Studious inquiry or examination, investigation, or experimentation

Answer 1

Nursing Research

Question 2

Aimed at the discovery and interpretation, facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts or practical applications of such new or revised theories or laws

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Nursing Research

Question 3

Any systematic search for understanding limited to a particular subject that, for purposes of investigation, has been cas in problematic formally defined

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Nursing Research

Question 4

In the broadest sense, an attempt to gain solutions to problems

It is the collection of data in a rigorously controlled situation for the purpose of prediction or explanation

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Research (Treece and Treece)

Question 5

Formal, systematic, and intensive process of carrying on a scientific analysis for the purpose of discovery and development

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Research (Best)

Question 6

A problem-solving process; a systematic, intensive study directed toward fuller scientific knowledge of the subject studied

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Research (French)

Question 7

Discovers answers to questions through the application of scientific procedures

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Research (Clair Seltiz)

Question 8

It involves careful or critical thinking to revise or revalidate accepted conclusions and previously held concepts or to establish generalizations or principles

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PNA Committee on Research

Question 9

Roles of Nurses in Research

Answer 9

1. Principal investigator
2. Member of the research team
3. Identifier of research problems
4. Evaluator of research findings
5. User of research findings
6. Patient or client advocate
7. Subject of studies

Question 10

Characteristics of Nurse Researcher

Answer 10

1. Intellectual curiosity
2. Creative thinking
3. Critical thinking
4. Ability to relate their study to known theories
5. Patience and discipline to see the study through
6. Intellectual honesty
7. A sense of humor