Nursing Research NCLEX Practice Quiz #4 (10 Questions)

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    The nurse develops the following hypothesis: Elderly women receive less aggressive treatment for breast cancer than do younger women. Which variable would be considered to be the independent variable?

    • Degree of treatment received
    • Age of the patient
    • Type of cancer being treated
    • Use of inpatient treatment
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  • 2. 

    The nurse develops the following hypothesis: Elderly women receive less aggressive treatment for breast cancer than do younger women. Which variable would be considered to be the dependent variable?

    • Degree of treatment received

    • Age of the patient

    • Type of cancer being treated

    • Use of inpatient treatment

    Correct Answer
    A. Degree of treatment received
    Explanation
    The degree of treatment received is considered the dependent variable.

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  • 3. 

    A researcher wants to discover why patients of certain ethnic backgrounds are reluctant to ask for pain medication. Because there are little data in the literature on this topic

    • It is a quasi-experimental study.

    • It will lead to level II data.

    • It has a directional hypothesis.

    • It is a hypothesis-generating study.

    Correct Answer
    A. It is a hypothesis-generating study.
    Explanation
    Not enough is known in this area at this time to formulate hypotheses

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  • 4. 

    Which paradigm provides the basis for qualitative research?

    • Empirical analytical research

    • Constructivism

    • Postpositivism

    • Naturalistic research

    Correct Answer
    A. Constructivism
    Explanation
    The paradigm that provides the basis for qualitative research is constructivism.

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  • 5. 

    The following are considered steps in the qualitative research process

    • Literature review

    • Hypothesis

    • Sample

    • Data collection

    Correct Answer
    A. Hypothesis
    Explanation
    A hypothesis is the tool of quantitative studies

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  • 6. 

    Which type of research allows researchers to be neutral observers?

    • Qualitative research

    • Ethnographic research

    • Quantitative research

    • Case studies

    Correct Answer
    A. Quantitative research
    Explanation
    The type of research that allows researchers to be neutral observers is Quantitative research. In quantitative research, data is typically collected through structured methods such as surveys, experiments, and statistical analysis. Researchers aim to be objective and minimize their influence on the data collection process, allowing them to act as neutral observers and maintain a degree of detachment from the subject matter. This objectivity is a key characteristic of quantitative research.

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    Which type of research study can be affected by detracting values of the researcher?

    • Qualitative

    • Naturalistic

    • Ethnographic

    • Quantitative

    Correct Answer
    A. Quantitative
    Explanation
    The values of the researcher must be acknowledged in qualitative research (A). The values of the researcher must be acknowledged in naturalistic research (B). The values of the researcher must be acknowledged in qualitative research (C).

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  • 8. 

    Which beliefs guide the constructivist paradigm? Select all that apply.

    • There are multiple realities.

    • The truth is objective.

    • Context does not matter as much as truth.

    • The participant (subject) is an active part of the study

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. There are multiple realities.
    A. The participant (subject) is an active part of the study
    Explanation
    The constructivist paradigm is guided by the belief that there are multiple realities, meaning that different individuals or groups may have different perspectives and interpretations of the world. Additionally, the paradigm emphasizes that the participant or subject being studied is an active part of the study, suggesting that their experiences and perspectives are important in shaping the understanding of the research topic. The other two options, "The truth is objective" and "Context does not matter as much as truth," do not align with the beliefs of the constructivist paradigm.

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    Which of the following are consistent with the constructivist paradigm? Select all that apply.

    • Subjectivism is valued.

    • Natural laws exist.

    • Time and place are important.

    • Generalizability is valued.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Subjectivism is valued.
    A. Time and place are important.
    Explanation
    The constructivist paradigm emphasizes the importance of subjectivism, meaning that individual perspectives and experiences shape knowledge and understanding. This is consistent with the statement that subjectivism is valued. Additionally, constructivism recognizes that time and place play a crucial role in learning and knowledge construction. This is reflected in the statement that time and place are important.

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    Which of the following could be considered the “context” of a study? Select all that apply.

    • Cultural understandings and beliefs of study participants

    • The physical setting of the study

    • The sample selected for the study

    • The number of subjects in the study

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Cultural understandings and beliefs of study participants
    A. The physical setting of the study
    Explanation
    The context of a study refers to the background and environment in which the study takes place. This includes the cultural understandings and beliefs of the study participants, as well as the physical setting of the study. These factors can greatly influence the outcomes and interpretations of the study. The sample selected for the study and the number of subjects in the study, on the other hand, are more related to the methodology and design of the study rather than the context.

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