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Practice Questions

Which type of research question is typically answered by a “randomized controlled trial”?

A. Questions about lived experiences.
B. Questions about the prevalence of a condition.
C. Questions about the effectiveness of an intervention.
D. Questions about correlations between variables.
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What is the “ethical principle of justice” in research?

A. Maximizing benefits and minimizing harm.
B. Respecting participants' autonomy.
C. Fair distribution of research benefits and burdens, and equitable selection of participants.
D. Being truthful with participants.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is faced with a patient with a rare, complex medical condition. They decide to search for evidence-based information to guide their care. What type of search strategy might be most effective for this urgent clinical situation?

A. A broad search for all relevant literature.
B. Focusing on systematic reviews, clinical practice guidelines, or synopses of evidence.
C. Interviewing other nurses.
D. Relying solely on intuition.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is developing a research question using the PICO format. What does “C” represent?

A. Complications
B. Control
C. Comparison
D. Current
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What is the “p-value” in statistical hypothesis testing?

A. The probability that the alternative hypothesis is true.
B. The probability of obtaining observed results (or more extreme) if the null hypothesis is true.
C. The effect size of the intervention.
D. The sample size.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is “response bias” in survey research?

A. Participants providing dishonest answers due to social desirability or misunderstanding.
B. Errors in the survey design.
C. The inability to reach certain participants.
D. The researcher influencing the responses.
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Jun 6, 2026

A research study investigates the effects of a new analgesic on post-operative pain. The study is “double-blinded.” Who is unaware of the treatment assignment?

A. Only the patients
B. Only the researchers
C. Both the patients and the researchers
D. The statistician only
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the role of “theory” in nursing research?

A. To provide a framework for understanding and explaining phenomena, guiding research questions and interpreting findings.
B. To replace clinical experience.
C. To complicate research designs.
D. To make research irrelevant to practice.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is “feasibility” in research?

A. The statistical power of the study.
B. The ethical considerations of the study.
C. The practicality of conducting the study, considering resources, time, and access.
D. The generalizability of the findings.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the primary difference between “confidentiality” and “anonymity” in research?

A. Confidentiality means the researcher knows the participant's identity but keeps it secret; anonymity means the researcher does not know the participant's identity.
B. Confidentiality means data is shared widely; anonymity means it is not.
C. Confidentiality applies to qualitative research; anonymity applies to quantitative.
D. They are interchangeable terms.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the “null hypothesis”?

A. A statement that predicts a relationship between variables.
B. A statement that there is no relationship or difference between variables.
C. The researcher's personal opinion.
D. The main finding of the study.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the meaning of “clinical significance” in the context of a new drug’s effectiveness?

A. The drug has a statistically significant effect.
B. The drug's effect is large enough to be meaningful and beneficial in real-world patient care.
C. The drug is safe for all patients.
D. The drug is approved by regulatory bodies.
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What is a “cohort study”?

A. A study that follows a group of individuals over time to observe the development of a disease or outcome.
B. A study that compares individuals with a disease to those without.
C. A study that collects data at a single point in time.
D. An experimental study with random assignment.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the purpose of “random sampling” in research?

A. To make the study easier to conduct.
B. To ensure that every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected, increasing representativeness.
C. To select participants based on specific characteristics.
D. To reduce the cost of research.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the primary purpose of a “research proposal”?

A. To publish the final findings.
B. To outline the plan for a research study for approval and funding.
C. To analyze the data.
D. To present the study's conclusions.
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