NSG3029 CH1 (2) Questions and Answers/Rationale.

Chapter 02 1. Nursing research is a disciplined and systematic process. Which of the following is usually the first step in the research process? A. Determine an appropriate theoretic framework for the study B. Identify a gap in knowledge related to nursing practice C. Select a design that is appropriate for the study D. Complete a systematic review of the literature ANS: B 2. The philosophical assumptions and belief system that underlie a research study is referred to as a(n): A. Paradigm B. Methodology C. Discovery D. Argument ANS: A 3. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the purpose of qualitative nursing research? A. Inferences are used to generalize findings to a defined population B. Findings are used to gain understanding of patients' experiences C. Findings are used to determine cause and effect of a phenomenon D. Inferences are used to establish evidence-based guidelines ANS: B 4. How are quantitative and qualitative research approaches different?