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What does the “Hawthorne effect” refer to in research?

A. Participants behaving differently because they know they are being observed.
B. The phenomenon where researchers unintentionally influence study outcomes.
C. The tendency of participants to drop out of a study.
D. The effect of research findings on clinical practice.
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A researcher is concerned about “Type I error” in their study. What does a Type I error represent?

A. Failing to reject a false null hypothesis.
B. Rejecting a true null hypothesis.
C. Accepting a false alternative hypothesis.
D. Not finding a significant result when one exists.
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A study’s findings are described as “generalizable.” What does this mean?

A. The study had a very small sample size.
B. The results can be applied to a broader population or setting.
C. The research design was flawed.
D. The study was conducted in a laboratory setting.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the primary role of “peer review” in the research publication process?

A. To provide financial support for the research.
B. To evaluate the quality, validity, and significance of research before publication.
C. To market the research findings.
D. To ensure the research is politically correct.
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A researcher obtains an Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for a study involving human subjects. What is the primary role of the IRB?

A. To secure funding for the research.
B. To ensure the ethical conduct of research and protect human subjects' rights.
C. To publish the research findings.
D. To assist with data analysis.
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A study’s abstract mentions a “mixed-methods design.” What does this imply about the research?

A. It uses only quantitative data.
B. It uses only qualitative data.
C. It combines both quantitative and qualitative research approaches.
D. It involves multiple researchers from different disciplines.
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When appraising a research study, what does “internal validity” refer to?

A. The generalizability of the findings to other populations.
B. The extent to which the study measures what it intends to measure.
C. The extent to which the independent variable caused the observed effect on the dependent variable.
D. The consistency of the measurement tool.
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A research study reports a correlation coefficient (r) of +0.85 between patient adherence to medication and blood pressure control. How should this be interpreted?

A. There is a strong negative relationship.
B. There is a weak positive relationship.
C. There is a strong positive relationship.
D. There is no relationship.
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Jun 6, 2026

A nurse manager wants to implement an evidence-based intervention to reduce falls on their unit. After finding relevant research, what is the next critical step in the EBP process?

A. Disseminate the findings.
B. Critically appraise the evidence.
C. Develop a research question.
D. Collect new data.
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Jun 6, 2026

In a research study, the “dependent variable” is:

A. The variable that is manipulated by the researcher.
B. The outcome variable that is measured.
C. A variable that influences both the independent and dependent variables.
D. The variable that is held constant.
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Before conducting a research study, a researcher must obtain “assent” from children participants. What does “assent” mean in this context?

A. The child's legal guardian provides permission.
B. The child formally signs the consent form.
C. The child expresses agreement to participate, often verbally or through simple acknowledgment, in addition to parental consent.
D. The child fully understands the complex details of the study.
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