Practice Questions

What is the purpose of “inclusion and exclusion criteria” in a research study?

A. To define the characteristics of eligible participants and those who should not be included.
B. To determine the statistical analysis methods.
C. To identify potential funding sources.
D. To outline the research timeline.
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What is a “literature review”?

A. A section of a research paper that presents original research findings.
B. A critical summary and synthesis of existing research on a topic.
C. A formal experiment conducted in a lab.
D. A process of collecting raw data.
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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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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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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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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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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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