Quantitative Research Flashcards
True or False:
Quantitative research is a formal, objective,
rigorous, and systematic process for generating
numerical information about the world.
TRUE
This form of quantitative research is employed to elucidate the present condition of a variable or subject
Descriptive research
This form of quantitative research can address inquiries regarding what, where, when and how
Descriptive research
Descriptive research is employed to _____________ and __________ patterns
categorize and discern
The ___________ research approach explores connections between various subjects and variables w/o exerting control or manipulation
correlational
The aim of correlation research is to __________ variables that exhibit a certain degree of connection, to the extent that one influences or impacts the other
discern
Correlational research is employed to ________ collect data from authentic environments, enabling the extrapolation of findings to real-world scenarios
swiftly
The ________________ research approach is employed to recognize a cause-and-effect connection between two variables, where one variable is reliant on the other
causal-comparative/quasi-experimental
What type of quasi-experimental research involves groups that share similarities, but only one of them encounters the treatment or variable?
Nonequivalent groups
What type of quasi research involves setting an arbitrary dividing point among the participant list?
Regression discontinuity
What type of quasi research has an external occurrence or circumstance that leads to the random allocation of subjects to the group that receives the variable?
Natural experiments
The aim of quasi research is to ascertain the impact of the _________________ on various groups
same situation
Quasi experimental is frequently employed when conduct experimental research is considered _____________, _____________, or ______________
impractical, unethical or restricted
The __________________________ is driven by a particular hypothesis or hypotheses and proves highly beneficial in informing decision-making
experimental research approach
What type of experimental research involves the researcher watching one or several groups following the application of a treatment?
Pre-experimental
What type of experimental research relies on statistical analysis to either validate or disprove the hypothesis, with the requirement that participants are selected through random sampling?
True experiment
What type of experimental research is where the participants are not chosen at random?
Quasi-experimental
_______ is the striving for excellence in research, adherence to detail, precision, and accuracy
Rigor
_____________________ is a method of reasoning that makes use of premises and their connections to arrive at conclusions logically
Logical reasoning
____________ is evident in the concise statement of the research purpose and detailed development or the study design
Precision
____________ is essential for transparency in research so that other investigators know as explicitly as possible the exact steps and elements that make up a study
Precision
____________ involves the imposing of rules by researchers to decrease the possibility of error
Control
The rules used to achieve control in research are referred to as ________
design
Through control, the researcher can reduce the influence of _______________________
extraneous variables
A ____________ is the abstract theoretical basis for a study that enables the researcher to link the findings to nursing’s body of knowledge
Framework
A _________________ is an area of concern in which there is a gap in the knowledge needed for nursing practice
research problem
The ______________________ in a study usually identifies an area of concern for a particular population that requires investigation
problem statement
The ____________________ is generated from the problem and identifies the specific focus or goal of the study
research purpose
Researchers conduct a ___________________________ to generate a picture of what is known and not known about a particular problem
review of related literature
A ________ consists of assumptions, an integrated set of defined concepts, and relational statements that present a view of a phenomenon
theory
_____________ are statements that are taken for granted or are considered true, even though they have not been scientifically tested
Assumptions
A _________ is a term that abstractly names and describes an object or phenomenon, providing it with a separate identity and meaning
Concept
__________ are concepts at various levels of abstraction that are measured, manipulated, or controlled in a study
Variables
_______________ is a blueprint for the conduct of a study that maximizes control over factors that could interfere with the study’s desired outcome
Research design
The ___________ is all elements (individuals, objects, or substances) that meet certain criteria for inclusion in a study
population
A _________ is a subset of the population selected for a particular study
sample
The ____________ are the members of a sample
participants
_______________ is the process of assigning numbers to objects (or events or situations) in accord with some rule
Measurement
An ____________ is selected to measure a specific variable
instrument
__________________ is the precise systematic gathering of information relevant to the research purpose or the specific objectives
Data collection
The most common sources of nursing research reports are __________________
professional journals
