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A nurse researcher is using a “pretest-posttest design” to evaluate the effectiveness of a patient education program. What is the primary purpose of the pretest?

A. To provide baseline data for comparison.
B. To introduce participants to the intervention.
C. To ensure participants understand the study.
D. To collect demographic information.
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Jun 6, 2026

In a research study, what does “sampling bias” refer to?

A. Errors in data analysis.
B. A systematic difference between the sample and the population.
C. A preference for qualitative research designs.
D. The unintentional influence of the researcher on participants.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse researcher is planning to conduct a study on the experiences of nurses working in rural areas. They plan to use purposive sampling. What is the main characteristic of purposive sampling?

A. Every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.
B. Participants are selected based on specific characteristics relevant to the research question.
C. Participants are chosen randomly from a list.
D. The first available participants are selected.
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Jun 6, 2026

When critically appraising a qualitative study, what does “trustworthiness” encompass?

A. Reliability, validity, generalizability.
B. Credibility, transferability, dependability, confirmability.
C. Statistical significance, clinical significance.
D. Randomization, blinding.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the primary purpose of a “literature review” in a research study?

A. To present the study's findings.
B. To identify gaps in existing knowledge and provide context for the current study.
C. To describe the research methodology.
D. To list all sources cited in the study.
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Jun 6, 2026

A research study aims to explore the deep meaning of illness experiences for individuals living with chronic pain. Which data collection method is most likely to be used?

A. Structured Questionnaires
B. Physiological Measurements
C. In-depth Interviews
D. Statistical Surveys
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Jun 6, 2026

Which type of research question is best suited for a quantitative study?

A. What are the lived experiences of patients with heart failure?
B. How does a new intervention affect patient outcomes?
C. How do nurses perceive teamwork in the ICU?
D. What is the meaning of recovery for stroke survivors?
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is evaluating an article for evidence-based practice. The article describes a systematic review. What is the hierarchy of evidence for a systematic review?

A. Lower than a single RCT
B. Equivalent to a case study
C. Higher than a single RCT
D. Lower than expert opinion
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Jun 6, 2026

What is “attrition” in a research study?

A. The process of data collection.
B. The loss of participants over the course of a study.
C. The method of data analysis.
D. The ethical approval process.
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What is the primary difference between a “research question” and a “hypothesis”?

A. A research question is for qualitative studies, and a hypothesis is for quantitative studies.
B. A research question is a broad inquiry, while a hypothesis is a testable statement predicting a relationship between variables.
C. A research question is answered in the introduction, and a hypothesis is answered in the results.
D. A research question is never tested, while a hypothesis always is.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is reading a research report and encounters the term “bias.” What does bias generally refer to in research?

A. A preference for one research design over another.
B. A systematic error or deviation from the truth in data collection, analysis, or interpretation.
C. A personal opinion of the researcher.
D. A type of statistical analysis.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the purpose of “blinding” in a research study?

A. To prevent participants from knowing the study's purpose.
B. To ensure that participants are unaware of their assigned intervention to reduce bias.
C. To obscure the research findings from the public.
D. To keep researchers from influencing the study results.
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Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following is an example of a “PICOT” formatted clinical question?

A. How do nurses feel about electronic health records?
B. What is the prevalence of depression in adolescents?
C. In adult patients with type 2 diabetes (P), does self-management education (I) compared to usual care (C) reduce HbA1c levels (O) over 6 months (T)?
D. Is nursing research important for patient care?
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Jun 6, 2026
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