Test 1 Ch.3

Question 1

Literature Review

Answer 1

1. A systemic and critical appraisal
2. Provides the development and foundation of a research study
3. Provides the development and foundation of the theoretical framework
4. ESSENTIAL to evidence-based nursing practice

Question 2

Theoretical or Conceptual Framework

Answer 2

1. The basis for the development of research questions or hypothesis
2. Can be viewed as a map for understanding the relationships between or among the variables in quantitive studies
3. Presents the context for studying the problem
4. Often illustrated using a diagram
5. Integral to practice and research

Question 3

Primary Source for Literature Review

Answer 3

Research articles and books by the original author

Question 4

Secondary Source for Literature Review

Answer 4

Published articles or books that are written by persons other than the individual who conducted the research study or developed the theory.

Question 5

Components of Research Process

Answer 5

1. Research question and hypothesis
2. Design and method
3. Outcome of the analysis

Question 6

Goal of the Researcher

Answer 6

1. Develop the knowledge foundation necessary to design a sound study
2. Generate research questions and hypothesis

Question 7

Goal of the Consumer

Answer 7

Answer a clinical question or solve a problem to improve patient outcomes.

Question 8

Researcher’s Perspective

Answer 8

• Facilitates understanding of the problem by identifying a theoretical or conceptual framework to provide a context.
• Discover what is known and not known to refine the research question and hypothesis.